Question

Which one of the following is not correctly matched regarding the allocation of seats in the council of states?

(1) Assam	07
(2) Kerala	10
(3) Goa	01
(4) Chhattisgarh	05

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2

2 is NOT correct.

• ​Kerala has 9 seats in the council of states.

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• The Rajya Sabha or Council of States:
  • The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India.
  • It currently has a maximum membership of 245.
  • Out of which 233 are elected by the legislatures of the states and union territories using single transferable votes system.
  • The President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
  • Although the maximum seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 250 (238 elected, 12 appointed) (article 80).

• Maximum no. of seats in The Rajya Sabha or Council of States 
  • ​Utter Pradesh - 31
  • Tamil Nadu -18
  • Bihar and West Bengal each have 16 seats.
• No members from:
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Chandigarh
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  • Daman and Diu
  • Ladakh
  • Lakshadweep