Which of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is/are correct? 1. It is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved. 2. One-third of its members retire at the end of every second year. 3. The minimum age eligibility to become a member is 30 years.

Explanation

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent chamber of the Parliament and is not subject to dissolution (Statement 1). While the chamber itself is permanent, its members serve a term of six years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years (Statement 2). According to Article 84 of the Constitution, the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years (Statement 3).