Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is NOT correct?

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution [5]. While the Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President, the Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber [5]. Regarding the other options: members representing the States are indeed elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies [6]. This election follows the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote [6]. Furthermore, the Rajya Sabha ensures continuity as one-third of its members retire every second year [5]. Although the Constitution did not originally fix the term of members, the Representation of the People Act (1951) established a six-year term for Rajya Sabha members [5]. Therefore, the statement claiming the President can dissolve the Rajya Sabha is incorrect.

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Composition of Rajya Sabha > p. 223
2. [5] https://knowindia.india.gov.in/profile/the-union/legislature.php
3. [3] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 5: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System > Election to the Rajya Sabha > p. 134
4. [6] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/ElectronicPublications/FAQ.pdf
5. [4] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Duration of Rajya Sabha > p. 225