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Rajya Sabha being a permanent house
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- one-third of its members retire every two years
- one-half of its members retire every three years
- one-fifth of its members retire every year
- one-sixth of its members retire every year
Correct Option: A
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
