Explanation
- A
2 1 3 4
2 1 3 4. Gives Maharashtra 18 (Tamil Nadu’s figure).
- B
2 4 3 1
2 4 3 1. Maharashtra still 18.
- C
1 2 4 3
1 2 4 3. Maharashtra 16 (Bihar’s figure).
- D
3 4 1 2
3 4 1 2. Maharashtra 19; Karnataka 12; Bihar 16; Tamil Nadu 18.
Summary. Official key is (d) 3 4 1 2. Rajya Sabha: MH 19, KA 12, BR 16, TN 18. Also note: Article 80 — Maximum 250; 238 elected + 12 nominated; UP largest — 31 Rajya Sabha seats; Goa / NE small states — 1 seat each in several cases; Fourth Schedule — Allocation of Rajya Sabha seats.
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