Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is NOT correct ........

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Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is NOT correct?

its members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative assembly of a state

The election follows the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote

1/3rd of its permanent body, but can be dissolved earlier by the President

It is a permanent body, but can be dissolved earlier by the President

Explanation:

The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250, out of which, 238 are to be the representatives of the states and union territories (electedindirectly) and 12 are nominated by the president. Rajya Sabha has an indefinite term and not subject to dissolution (Article 83.1). The term of an Individual Rajya Sabha member is 6 years and one third of its members retire every two years, in accordance with the rules as prescribed by the parliament of India.