With reference to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its members are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories is laid down in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.
3. One-third of its members retire every three years, making it a permanent body.
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Statement 1 is correct: The members of Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the respective States. Statement 2 is correct: The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States. Statement 3 is incorrect: Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire every second year (not third year) after completing their term of six years.

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