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Q: How many members nominated by the President of India to the Rajya Sabha?
  • A. 12
  • B. 10
  • C. 8
  • D. 6
Correct Answer: Option A - Article 80 consists of the council of states. The council of states shall consist of- (a) Twelve members to be nominated by the president in accordance with the provisions of the clause (3); and (b) Not more than two hundred and thirty eight representatives of the states and of the Union Territories. Rajya Sabha members are elected for 6 years and 1/3 of its members retire every second year.
A. Article 80 consists of the council of states. The council of states shall consist of- (a) Twelve members to be nominated by the president in accordance with the provisions of the clause (3); and (b) Not more than two hundred and thirty eight representatives of the states and of the Union Territories. Rajya Sabha members are elected for 6 years and 1/3 of its members retire every second year.

Explanations:

Article 80 consists of the council of states. The council of states shall consist of- (a) Twelve members to be nominated by the president in accordance with the provisions of the clause (3); and (b) Not more than two hundred and thirty eight representatives of the states and of the Union Territories. Rajya Sabha members are elected for 6 years and 1/3 of its members retire every second year.