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Which one of the following statement correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India ?
Explanation
The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution specifies the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) among the States and Union Territories. It sets out the number of representatives each State/UT elects to the Rajya Sabha and this allocation has been revised following reorganisation of States and formation of new States; the distribution is broadly related to population size of the States [1]. Historical records and official Rajya Sabha material show the original Fourth Schedule listed the state-wise seat distribution and that amendments to the Schedule have been made over time to reflect changes in State boundaries and names [2].
Sources
- [1] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/documents/CouncilOfState/1657796269327.93_Council%2520of%2520States%282%29%2520%281%29.pdf
- [2] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/Procedure/RajyaSabhaAtWork/English/21-29/CHAPTER2.pdf
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