Multiple choice

How many members can be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 15

  4. 18
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 80(1)(a) empowers the President to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from fields such as literature, science, art, and social service. These nominated members bring expertise from fields that might otherwise be underrepresented in Parliament. The total Rajya Sabha strength is 250 (233 elected + 12 nominated).

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