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What is the maximum number of members the President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha?

A
  

two members

B
  

four members

C
  

six members

D
  

twelve members

Correct Answer: D

twelve members

  • Article 80 of the Constitution empowers the President of India to nominate members to Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament.
  • It is provided under Article 80 of the Constitution of India that provides for the composition of Rajya Sabha.
  • The Article states that the President can appoint no more than 12 members to the House.
  • Such nominated members shall be persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
  • The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of 250 members, out of which 12 are nominated by the President.
  • The objective is to enrich parliamentary debates with expertise and diverse perspectives that may not always emerge through electoral politics.
  • Nominated members enjoy the same rights and privileges as elected members, except in the election of the President.
  • However, they can vote in the election of the Vice-President of India.

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