With reference to the election of representatives of States to the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. They are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the respective States. 2. Members of the Legislative Councils of the States also participate in this election if a bicameral legislature exists. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Under the Indian Constitution, the representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Statement 2 is incorrect: Members of State Legislative Councils (MLCs) do not participate in the election of Rajya Sabha members, even if the state has a bicameral legislature.