Q. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra-
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
19
Explanation:
Maharashtra has 19 seats in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
- These members are elected by the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Maharashtra using proportional representation with a single transferable vote system.
- The Rajya Sabha members serve for a term of 6 years, with one-third of them retiring every two years.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) 19.
Explanation by: Ram Sharma
Maharashtra has 19 seats in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
- These members are elected by the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Maharashtra using proportional representation with a single transferable vote system.
- The Rajya Sabha members serve for a term of 6 years, with one-third of them retiring every two years.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) 19.