Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct ?

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Q: (CDS-I/2021)

Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'rajya sabha': [50, 3, 22, 40], 'lok sabha': [42, 3, 20, 27], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'representatives': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'composition': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'direct elections': [0, 1, 0, 1], 'seats': [6, 6, 8, 25], 'union territories': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'members': [37, 11, 44, 71], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1]}

Option 1 states that representatives of the states in Rajya Sabha are elected directly by the people. This statement is incorrect. In reality, representatives in Rajya Sabha are not elected directly by the people of the states. Rajya Sabha members are elected by the members of the State Legislative Assemblies. Each state is allocated a certain number of seats in the Rajya Sabha, and the members are elected by the MLAs of the respective states.

Option 2 states that representatives from Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by direct elections. This statement is correct. Union Territories like Delhi, Puducherry, and Chandigarh have direct elections to choose their representatives in the Lok Sabha.

Option 3 states that Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members. This statement is correct. The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in literature, art, science, or social service.

Option 4 states that Lok Sabha has seats reserved for SCs and STs. This statement is correct. The Constitution of India provides for reserved seats in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in proportion to their population.

In conclusion, option 1 is incorrect as representatives of