The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of ........

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The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of

Geographical size

Historical precedent

Population

No fixed criterion

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Explanation:

The number of representatives varies from state to state because it is dependent on the state population. For example, Uttar Pradesh has 31 members while Tripura has 1 member only. This is different from the Council of States in the USA, where all states are given equal representation in the Senate irrespective of their population. USA has 50 states and the Senate has 100 members—2 from each state. This shows the difference in the application of the federal principle in the constitution.