Question

The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to _________________________.

• A. their performance as office bearers of cultural societies
• B. their role played in political set up of the country
• C. the recommendations made by the Vice-President
• D. their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service

Answer 1

The correct option is D their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service

Option D is the correct answer. Rajya Sabha currently has a sanctioned strength of 245 members and 12 of these members are nominated by the President. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.