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Unlike the US Senate where members are directly elected, members of Rajya Sabha are elected by ______ using proportional representation.
- citizens directly
- State Legislative Assemblies
- Electoral College
- President
Answer: State Legislative Assemblies
Upper House comparison: (a) US Senate: 100 members (2 per State), directly elected by citizens, 6-year term, equal State representation regardless of population, (b) Indian Rajya Sabha: Max 250 members (238 elected + 12 nominated), elected by State Legislative Assemblies via proportional representation, 6-year term with 1/3 retiring every 2 years, representation based on State population. Rajya Sabha represents States in federal structure; Senate represents States as equal sovereign entities.