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The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is __________.
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is __________.
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The correct option is B 250
Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum
strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the
President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union
Territories. The present strength of
Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the
States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by
the President. The members nominated by the President are persons having
special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as
literature, science, art and social service.
Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President. The members nominated by the President are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
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