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Representation of any state in Rajya Sabha is according to
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- area of the state
- population of the state
- number of representatives in Lok Sabha from the state
- fixed number of candidates from each state
Correct Option: B
The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha. The allocation of seats is made on the basis of the population of each State. Consequent on the reorganization of States and formation of new States, the number of elected seats in the Rajya Sabha allotted to States and Union Territories has changed from time to time since 1952.