History & Civics
How many elected members are there in the Rajya Sabha?
- 235
- 232
- 238
- 245
Union Parliament
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Answer
238
Reason — The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha can be 250 members. Of these, 238 are elected by the States of the Union and 12 members are nominated by the President.
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