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With reference to elections to Rajya Sabha, which of the following statements is incorrect?

a) The system of ‘Single Transferable Vote’ is followed. 

b) Every state has a specific quota of seats in Rajya Sabha. 

c) The candidate should have domicile of the state from where he/she is contesting for the seat. 

d) Every voter is required to rank candidates according to his/her preference




Solution: 

  • The Single Transferable Vote system (STV) is followed for Rajya Sabha elections. 
  • Every State has a specific quota of seats in the Rajya Sabha. The members are elected by the respective State legislative assemblies. 
  • The eligibility conditions have been changed since 2003 as of now the candidate has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India. 
  • Every voter is required to rank candidates according to her or his preference. To be declared the winner, a candidate must secure a minimum quota of votes.


Ans: (c) 


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