Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

List-I (State)

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Bihar

D. Tamil Nadu

List-II (Number of seats in Rajya Sabha)

1. 16

2. 18

3. 19

4. 12

1. A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
2. B. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
3. C. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
4. D. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.

Key Points

• A. Maharashtra — 3. 19 seats.
• B. Karnataka — 4. 12 seats.
• C. Bihar — 1. 16 seats.
• D. Tamil Nadu — 2. 18 seats.
• Rajya Sabha seats are allotted to states in rough proportion to population, as laid down in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Additional Information

• The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 — up to 238 elected from states and Union Territories and 12 nominated by the President for distinction in literature, science, art and social service. Its present strength is 245.
• Uttar Pradesh has the most seats (31), followed by Maharashtra (19), Tamil Nadu (18) and Bihar (16).
• Members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation by single transferable vote.
• The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House — it is never dissolved, and one-third of its members retire every two years, each serving a six-year term.