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Which one among the following is the largest State in terms of seats in the Rajya Sabha ?

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The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha is based on the population of each state, as outlined in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution [1]. Among the given options, Bihar has the largest representation with 16 seats. Karnataka follows with 12 seats, while Andhra Pradesh has 11 seats. Rajasthan has 10 seats in the Rajya Sabha. Historically, Andhra Pradesh had 18 seats, but following the bifurcation and the creation of Telangana under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, its strength was reduced to 11, while Telangana was allotted 7 seats. Consequently, Bihar, which remains one of the most populous states, currently holds the highest number of seats among the four listed states. Uttar Pradesh remains the state with the overall highest representation in the Rajya Sabha with 31 seats.

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  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Composition of Rajya Sabha > p. 223
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