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Q44
(IAS/1994)
Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliament composition
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Which one of the following statements is correct ?
Result
Your answer:
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Correct:
C
Explanation
Correct Answer (Historical Context): Option C
When this question was asked in 1994, Option C was correct. Under Section 3 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a candidate for the Rajya Sabha was required to be an ordinary resident of the specific state they were contesting from.
Note on Current Validity: This domicile requirement was removed by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2003. Currently, a candidate can contest Rajya Sabha elections from any state, provided they are a registered elector in any parliamentary constituency in India.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Option A: Not all members are elected; 12 members are nominated by the President.
- Option B: A candidate for Vice-President must be qualified for election to the Rajya Sabha but does not need to be a sitting member.
- Option D: There is no constitutional prohibition against appointing a nominated member as a Minister.
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