Question

As of December 2019, how many members of Rajasthan are being represented in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of the Indian Parliament?
1. 40
2. 20
3. 10
4. 5

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 10

The correct answer is 10.

• 10 members of Rajasthan are being represented in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of the Indian Parliament.

• Members in Rajya sabha
  • In the Upper House (Rajya Sabha)  Membership is limited to 250 members, and the present Rajya Sabha has 245 members.
  • 233 members are elected by the Vidhan Sabha members and 12 are nominated by the President for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu, Ladakh & Lakshadweep do not send any representatives. 
  • 10 members of Rajasthan are being represented in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of the Indian Parliament.

• Lok Sabha 
  • The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs).
  • Each MP represents a single geographic constituency.
  • There are currently 543 constituencies.
  • There are 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan. 
• 15^th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
  • Governor, Rajasthan
    • Shri Kalraj Mishra
  • Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • Dr. C.P. Joshi
  • Chief Minister Rajasthan
    • Sh. Ashok Gehlot