Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rajya Sabha
The correct answer is Rajya Sabha. - Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for the six-years term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services.
- This right has been bestowed upon the President according to the Fourth Schedule (Articles 4(1) and 80(2)) of the Constitution of India.
- Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was the first member of Parliament who was appointed by the President in Rajya Sabha.
- Between 1952 and 2020, two seats were reserved in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, for members of the Anglo-Indian community.
- These two members were nominated by the President of India on the advice of the Government of India.
- The Governor of the state can appoint one member to Legislative Assemble and one-sixth member to the Legislative Council.
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