Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
How many members represent the State of Sikkim in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament of India)?
A. 1 member✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 members
C. 3 members
D. 4 members
💡 Solution & Explanation
Sikkim is allocated exactly 1 seat in the Rajya Sabha, elected by the elected members of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. This representation ensures the state's voice in the federal upper chamber of Parliament. Rajya Sabha members from states serve a tenure of six years.
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