With reference to the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. Seats in the Rajya Sabha are allocated to the states based on their population.
2. All the eight Union Territories of India have representation in the Rajya Sabha.
3. A member elected in a by-election to fill a casual vacancy serves only for the remaining term of the predecessor.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct: The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states is based on population (e.g., Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats, whereas Tripura has only 1). Statement 2 is incorrect: Out of the eight Union Territories, only three (Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir) have representation in the Rajya Sabha. Statement 3 is correct: A member chosen in a by-election serves only for the remainder of the term of the member whose vacancy is being filled (due to resignation, death, or disqualification).

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