How many members are nominated by the President to the…

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How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

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How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 20
  2. 15
  3. 10
  4. 12 — Correct Answer
Explanation:

Correct Answer: 12

According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) consists of:

  • Not more than 238 representatives of the States and Union Territories.
  • 12 members nominated by the President.

These nominated members are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields such as Literature, Science, Art, and Social Service.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा राज्यसभा के लिए कितने सदस्यों को मनोनीत किया जाता है?

  1. 20
  2. 15
  3. 10
  4. 12 — सही उत्तर
स्पष्टीकरण:

सही उत्तर 12 है।

भारतीय संविधान का अनुच्छेद 80 हमें बताता है कि राज्यसभा में राष्ट्रपति द्वारा कुल 12 सदस्यों को मनोनीत (Nominate) किया जाता है।

ये वो लोग होते हैं जिन्होंने साहित्य, विज्ञान, कला या समाज सेवा जैसे क्षेत्रों में कुछ खास योगदान दिया हो या उन्हें विशेष ज्ञान हो। राज्यसभा की कुल अधिकतम सीट संख्या 250 हो सकती है, जिसमें 238 चुने हुए और 12 मनोनीत सदस्य होते हैं।

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