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Q: How many members can be nominated by the President of India in the Rajya Sabha?
  • A. 4
  • B. 8
  • C. 12
  • D. 16
Correct Answer: Option C - The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members-238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.
C. The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members-238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.

Explanations:

The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members-238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.