Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha.1. One-third of it...
The Rajya Sabha (first constituted in 1952) is a continuing chamber, that is, it is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire every second year. Their seats are filled up by fresh elections and presidential nominations at the beginning of every third year. The retiring members are eligible for re-election and renomination any number of times.
Since the question is asking about an incorrect statement then 2 onliy i.e option B is the answer.
Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha.1. One-third of it...
Explanation:
The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. It has 245 members, of which 233 are elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies and 12 are nominated by the President of India. The Rajya Sabha has several unique features, such as its staggered term of six years, which means that one-third of its members retire every second year.
Correct statement:
One-third of its members retire every second year.
Explanation:
This statement is correct. The Rajya Sabha has a system of staggered terms, which means that one-third of its members retire every second year. This ensures continuity in the functioning of the house while also allowing for new members to be elected over time.
Incorrect statement:
Their seats are filled up by fresh elections and presidential nominations at the end of the second year.
Explanation:
This statement is incorrect. The seats of the retiring members are filled up by fresh elections and presidential nominations, but not at the end of the second year. Instead, the vacancies are filled up immediately after the retirement of the members. This ensures that the house always has the full complement of members and that there are no vacancies.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B', i.e., statement 2 is incorrect. The seats of the retiring members are filled up immediately after their retirement and not at the end of the second year.