Multiple choice

Who was the Chairman of the first Rajya Sabha?

  1. A. K. Gopalan

  2. N. C. Chatterjee

  3. Mahavir Tyagi

  4. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
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Explanation

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the Chairman of the first Rajya Sabha. He was the only Chairman to have two terms (13.5.1952-12.5.1962). The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States is based on the population; two hundred and forty five (245), of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

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