48ᵗʰ to 52ⁿ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008
According to our Constitution, the tenure of Rajya-Sabha -
ais dissolved once in two years
bis dissolved every five years
cis dissolved every six years
dis not subject to dissolution✓ Correct
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. Under Article 83(1), the Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution; one-third of its members retire on the expiration of every second year. Thus, the term of a Rajya Sabha member is six years.
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