Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q: 84 (IAS/2003)
Which one of the following statements is correct?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'rajya sabha': [50, 3, 22, 40], 'lok sabha': [42, 3, 20, 27], 'constitutional provision': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'nominated member': [0, 1, 1, 0], 'constitutional bar': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'union minister': [0, 0, 8, 4], 'presidential': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'members': [37, 11, 44, 71]}

Option 1 is incorrect because both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can have nominated members. The Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members, while the Lok Sabha can have up to 2 nominated members, specifically from the Anglo-Indian community, if the President feels the community is not adequately represented.

Option 2 is also incorrect. The Constitutional provision is for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.

Option 3 is correct and is the answer. A nominated member of either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha has the same rights and privileges as an elected member, including the right to be appointed as a Union minister.

Option 4 is incorrect. A nominated member cannot vote in the election of the President as per Article 55 of the Indian Constitution. However, they can vote in the election of the Vice President.

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