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With reference to the Union Parliament, answer the following questions : (a) How many members may be nominated to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? Give one reason as to why they may be nominated to the Lok Sabha. (b) Mention any three qualifications required for a member to be elected to the Lok Sabha. (c) What is meant by the term 'Session'? Name the three Sessions of the Union Parliament.

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(a) Two members can be nominated to the Lok Sabha and twelve members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. One reason for their nomination is that they are experts in the fields of literature, science, art and social science. 

(b) Three qualifications required for a member to be elected to the Lok Sabha : 

(i) He / She should be a citizen of India, and must subscribe before the Election Commission of India an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule of Indian Constitution. 

(ii) He / She should not be less than 25 years of age. 

(iii) He / She should possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament. 

(c) The term ‘Session’ refers to a meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. The three Sessions of the Union Parliament include- Budget Session (February – May), Monsoon Session (July – August) and Winter Session (November – December).



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