Question

Which one of the following statements is correct? 

(a) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members 

(b) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha 

(c) There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister 

(d) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections

Answer 1

(c) In Rajya Sabha, 12 members are nominated by the President from the persons who have special knowledge in art, science, literature and social service. In Lok Sabha, 2 members are nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community (Art 331). A nominated member can vote only in the Vice- Presidential elections.