Out of 245 members of Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by the President?

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RRB NTPC Exam 20 Jan 2021 click here to view all questions

Out of 245 members of Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by the President?

A10

B12

C14

D16

Akhilesh ? Apr 7 '25 at 21:33

correct answer is: option b (12)
Explanation: According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President of India. These members are nominated from individuals who have distinguished themselves in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service. The remaining members represent the states and union territories.

• Option a: Incorrect. 10 is not the number of members nominated by the President.
• Option b: Correct. The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
• Option c: Incorrect. 14 is not the number of members nominated by the President.
• Option d: Incorrect. 16 is not the number of members nominated by the President.

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correct answer is: option b (12) Explanation: According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President of India. These members are nominated from individuals who have distinguished themselves in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service. The remaining members represent the states and union territories. Option a: Incorrect. 10 is not the number of members nominated by the President. Option b: Correct. The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. Option c: Incorrect. 14 is not the number of members nominated by the President. Option d: Incorrect. 16 is not the number of members nominated by the President. Akhilesh ? answered Apr 7 '25 at 21:33

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