Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
Under Article 80, how many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 12✓ Correct Answer
D. 15
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 80 of the Constitution empowers the President to nominate twelve members to the Rajya Sabha possessing special expertise or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. This provision ensures that eminent personalities who do not contest elections can contribute their specialized knowledge to legislative deliberations. Total seating capacity of the upper house is capped at two hundred fifty members under similar constitutional provisions.
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