CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The President of India has the power to nominate how many members to the Rajya Sabha with special knowledge or experience in fields like literature, art, science and social service?
A
8
B
15
C
12
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for six-years term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article 80(1)(a) read with Article 80(3) of the Constitution of India provides that the President can nominate to Rajya Sabha, 12 persons having special knowledge, or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service.

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