Question

What is the tenure of the members of the Rajya Sabha?
a.3 years
b.5 years
c.4 years
d.6 years

Answer 1

Hint: The tenure of a member of the Rajya Sabha is one year more than the tenure of a member of the Lok Sabha. Also, one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every 2 years, so the total term length must be thrice of two years.

Complete Step by Step answer: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, so it cannot be dissolved but its members retire after every 2 years. Let’s look at our options one by one:

a. 3 years - This much time is very less to be a member of the Rajya Sabha or even the Lok Sabha. The usual period of three years is significant as it is the limit for which a person of executive office can remain under normal circumstances. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. 5 years - This period is the usual time period for which the members of Lok Sabha remain in office. The elections are held after every five years and the members have to seek re-election from their respective constituencies. So, it is an incorrect option.
c. 4 years - 4 years is the term of office held by the President of the USA and also by the Governors of the states in the United States of America. The four year terms are not so prevalent in India. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. 6 years - The term of 6 years is the correct term of office for the members of the Rajya Sabha. It is the length that every member serves, unless resigned or dismissed. So, it is the correct option

Note: The Indian state became Socialist based on the principles of USSR and hence a system of Five-Year Plans is followed in India, reflecting one Governmental term in India. But the term of members of Rajya Sabha is 6 years and one third members retire after every 2 years.