Question : The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) in West Bengal as of 2017 is-
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 31
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Correct Answer: 16
Solution : The correct answer is 16.
As of 2017,16 seats are chosen by the state legislators of West Bengal in an indirect election. A party's allocation of seats is based on the number of seats it holds during nomination, and it then chooses a candidate for election. A single transferable vote with proportional representation is used to elect members of state legislatures. The upper house of the Indian Parliament is known as the Rajya Sabha.
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Question : The Finance Commission in India is appointed by
Option 1: Prime Minister of India
Option 2: President of India
Option 3: Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Option 4: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question : How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President as of 2016?
Option 1: Five
Option 2: Twelve
Option 3: One-fifth of the total members
Option 4: Ten
Question : In which House, is the presiding officer, not a member of that House?
Option 1: Lok Sabha
Option 2: Rajya Sabha
Option 3: Vidhan Sabha
Option 4: Vidhan Parishad
Question : Find the third proportion of P and 12, when 8, P, 16, and 18 are in proportion.
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 8
Option 4: 12
Question : Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Option 1: The President of India
Option 2: The Prime Minister of India
Option 3: The Vice President of India
Option 4: The Speaker of Lok Sabha
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