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Q83 (CDS-II/2022) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliament composition Answer Verified

Which one of the following is not a category under which the President of India nominates Members of Parliament?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D
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Under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India is empowered to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). These nominations are specifically reserved for individuals who possess special knowledge or practical experience in four distinct fields: Literature, Science, Art, and Social Service.

The purpose of this provision is to ensure that eminent persons from non-political backgrounds can contribute their expertise to the legislative process without undergoing the formal election process. State Service is not a valid category for Presidential nominations to the Parliament. Furthermore, for nominations to the State Legislative Councils by the Governor (under Article 171), the additional category is 'Co-operative Movement', not 'State Service'. Therefore, State Service is the correct answer.

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