How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

A: 10
B: 11
C: 12
D: 13

Hint: Rajya Sabha is also known as the Council of States and the upper house. There can be a total of 250 members in Rajya Sabha. There are 245 members in Rajya Sabha currently, of which 233 members are elected representatives of States and Union territories.

Complete Step by Step Answer: Rajya Sabha is also known as the upper house or the Council of States. The current strength of Rajya Sabha is 245, of which 233 are elected members and 12 members are nominated by the President on the basis of their contribution to art, literature, social services and science. There are 250 seats in Rajya Sabha but the current strength of the upper house is 245. The chairman is the head of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice President of India is the chairman of this house. The chairman presides over the sessions of Rajya Sabha. The first sitting of Rajya Sabha was held on 13 May, 1952. Rajya Sabha is that house of Indian Parliament which protects the rights of all the States against the centre government.

Option C is the correct answer to the above question because the President nominates 12 members on the basis of their contribution in the field of art, literature, science and social services. This is the correct answer.

Note: The President used to nominate 2 members for Lok Sabha from the Anglo Indian community but this provision has been abolished recently. Do not get confused between the nominated members of Rajya Sabha and the nominated members of Lok Sabha.