Q. Which of the following sections of Indian society are provided exclusive seats in the Rajya Sabha?
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Q. Which of the following sections of Indian society are provided exclusive seats in the Rajya Sabha?
Select the correct answer using the code given below
The correct option is A
1 only
Explanation:
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250, out of which, 238 are to be the representatives of the states and union territories (elected indirectly) and 12 are nominated by the president.
Statement 1 is correct.
The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service. The rationale behind this principle of nomination is to provide eminent persons a place in the Rajya Sabha without going through the process of election. It should be noted here that the American Senate has no nominated members.
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect.
There is no provision for the reservation of Anglo Indians SCs and STs in Rajya Sabha.
More related information:
Exclusive seats in Lok Sabha:
- The president can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if the community is not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha.
- Though the Constitution has abandoned the system of communal representation, it provides for the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha on the basis of population ratios. Originally, this reservation was to operate for ten years (ie, up to 1960), but it has been extended continuously since then by 10 years each time. Now, under the 95th Amendment Act of 2009, this reservation is to last until 2020.
1 only
Explanation:
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250, out of which, 238 are to be the representatives of the states and union territories (elected indirectly) and 12 are nominated by the president.
Statement 1 is correct.
The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service. The rationale behind this principle of nomination is to provide eminent persons a place in the Rajya Sabha without going through the process of election. It should be noted here that the American Senate has no nominated members.
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect.
There is no provision for the reservation of Anglo Indians SCs and STs in Rajya Sabha.
More related information:
Exclusive seats in Lok Sabha:
- The president can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if the community is not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha.
- Though the Constitution has abandoned the system of communal representation, it provides for the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha on the basis of population ratios. Originally, this reservation was to operate for ten years (ie, up to 1960), but it has been extended continuously since then by 10 years each time. Now, under the 95th Amendment Act of 2009, this reservation is to last until 2020.
