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Question: If the total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 245 and 50% are elected by the state legislatures, how many members are elected? (2022)

Options:

  1. 120
  2. 122
  3. 125
  4. 130

Correct Answer: 122

Exam Year: 2022

Solution:

Elected members = 50% of 245 = 0.5 * 245 = 122.5, rounded to 122.

If the total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 245 and 50% are elected by th

Practice Questions

Q1
If the total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 245 and 50% are elected by the state legislatures, how many members are elected? (2022)
  1. 120
  2. 122
  3. 125
  4. 130

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 245 and 50% are elected by the state legislatures, how many members are elected? (2022)
  • Step 1: Identify the total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha, which is 245.
  • Step 2: Determine the percentage of seats that are elected by the state legislatures, which is 50%.
  • Step 3: Calculate 50% of 245 by multiplying 245 by 0.5 (which is the decimal form of 50%).
  • Step 4: Perform the multiplication: 0.5 * 245 = 122.5.
  • Step 5: Since the number of members must be a whole number, round 122.5 down to 122.
  • Percentage Calculation – Understanding how to calculate a percentage of a total number.
  • Rounding Numbers – Knowing how to round numbers correctly in the context of whole members.
  • Understanding Legislative Structures – Familiarity with the composition of the Rajya Sabha and how members are elected.
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