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

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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) [1]. These nominations are specifically reserved for individuals who possess special knowledge or practical experience in four distinct fields: Literature, Science, Art, and Social Service [1]. 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. While 'State Service' is a category used for nominations to the State Legislative Councils by the Governor (under Article 171), it is not a valid category for Presidential nominations to the Parliament. Therefore, State Service is the incorrect category in the given options.

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  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Composition of Rajya Sabha > p. 223
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