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  • Question
  • The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to


  • Options
  • A. 12
  • B. 15
  • C. 10
  • D. 20

  • Correct Answer
  • 12 

    Explanation

    The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.


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    • 1. The instrument of instructions contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as ______

    • Options
    • A. Fundamental Rights
    • B. Directive Principles of the State Policy
    • C. Fundamental Duities
    • D. Emergency Provisions
    • Discuss
    • 2. All day - to - day function of the Panchayat in which of the following states are being operated on electronic system and web-based?(this is being done for the first time in india for a Panchayat)

    • Options
    • A. Kerala
    • B. Karnataka
    • C. Andhra Pradesh
    • D. Maharashtra
    • Discuss
    • 3. Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, is the 'Annual Financial Statement' of the economy to be laid by the Government, on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year?

    • Options
    • A. Article 16
    • B. Article 31
    • C. Article 112
    • D. Article 124
    • Discuss
    • 4. The first session of the Constitutional Assembly was held on

    • Options
    • A. Nov 26, 1946
    • B. Dec 9, 1946
    • C. Aug 16, 1947
    • D. Jan 26, 1948
    • Discuss
    • 5. Who among the following was the advisor to the Drafting Committee of Constiuent Assembly

    • Options
    • A. B.Shiva Rao
    • B. B.R.Ambedkar
    • C. Sachchidananda Sinha
    • D. B.N.Rau
    • Discuss
    • 6. By which of the following Constitutional Amendments Delhi has become National Capital Region

    • Options
    • A. 61st Amendment
    • B. 69th Amendment
    • C. 71st Amendment
    • D. 79th Amendment
    • Discuss
    • 7. The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

    • Options
    • A. Political democracy
    • B. Social democracy
    • C. Gandhian democracy
    • D. Social and economic democracy
    • Discuss
    • 8. The Indian Parliament cannot legislate on a subject of State List unless: 1. The president of India directs it to do so 2. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it necessary to do so in national interest. 3. The Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha certifies that the Legislation is necessary 4. There is national emergency Consider the above statements, select the correct answer from the codes given below

    • Options
    • A. 1, 2 and 3
    • B. 2, 3 and 4
    • C. 1 and 2
    • D. 2 and 4
    • Discuss
    • 9. Who appoints the Union Public Service Commission?

    • Options
    • A. Parliament
    • B. President
    • C. Chief Justice of India
    • D. Selection Committee
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

    • Options
    • A. the 38th Amendment Act, 1975
    • B. the 40th Amendment Act, 1976
    • C. the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
    • D. the 44th Amendment Act, 1979
    • Discuss


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