Consider the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha: 1. The representatives of the States in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of the State Legislative Councils. 2. The election to the Rajya Sabha is conducted through the Proportional Representation system by means of the Single Transferable Vote. 3. The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to States and Union Territories is mentioned in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Representatives of States in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, not by the Legislative Councils.
Rajya Sabha elections are held by the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote.
The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution specifies the allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to States and Union Territories.

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