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Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium

Consider the parliamentary representation of Arunachal Pradesh: 1. The state has two Lok Sabha constituencies and one Rajya Sabha seat. 2. Members of the Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh are elected directly by citizens via universal adult suffrage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Arunachal Pradesh contributes two members to the Lok Sabha and one member to the Rajya Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect because members of the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assembly, not directly by citizens. The Lok Sabha seats are filled through direct elections across the territorial divisions of the state.

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