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The President of India nominates 12 eminent persons for which House?1. Rajya Sabha2. Lok Sabha3. Assembly4. Legislative Council

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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