Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge.
2.The American Senate has no nominated members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
- The rationale behind this principle of nomination is to provide eminent persons a place in the Rajya Sabha without going through the process of election.
- It should be noted here that the American Senate has no nominated members.
Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity
