The representation in the Rajya Sabha includes
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Article 80(1)(a) provides for 12 members to be nominated by the President from persons with special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Article 80(4) mandates that the remaining members (up to 238 representatives) are indirectly elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: No direct election by citizens exists for Rajya Sabha; it is purely an indirectly elected Upper House.
Answer: Since statements 1 and 3 are correct, the answer is Option 4 (More than one of the above).
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