UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Union Government

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    Which one of the following statements is correct?

    A) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members

    B) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha

    C) There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister

    D) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    In Rajya Sabha, 12 members are nominated by the President from the persons who have special knowledge in art, science, literature and social service. In Lok Sabha, 2 members are nominated by the President from the Anglo- Indian community (Art 331). A nominated member can vote only in the Vice-Presidential elections.


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