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Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution specifies the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) among the States and Union Territories. Official sources and constitutional summaries state that the Schedule provides the distribution of Rajya Sabha seats and that these seats are allotted to States/UTs on the basis of population [2]. The Rajya Sabha’s composition—comprising elected representatives from States and Union Territories plus members nominated by the President—is tied to the seat allocation set out in the Fourth Schedule, ensuring federal representation in the upper house [1].
Sources
- [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Composition of Rajya Sabha > p. 223
- [2] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/documents/CouncilOfState/1657796269327.93_Council%2520of%2520States%282%29%2520%281%29.pdf
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