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How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated?
Question

How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated?

A.

12

B.

14

C.

10

D.

15

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) 12

Explanation:
• The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, consists of 250 members.
• Out of these, 12 members are nominated by the President of India.
• These nominated members are chosen for their expertise in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service.

Information Booster:
• The remaining members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the State Legislative Assemblies and Union Territories through an electoral process based on proportional representation.
• The nominated members bring valuable knowledge and experience to the legislative process but are not elected through regular elections.

Additional Knowledge:
• The nominated members serve a term of 6 years, just like the elected members, but their re-election does not happen through a direct electoral process.

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