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Aarushi Ghalib Mohanty
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The President of India nominates 12 eminent persons for which House?
1. Rajya Sabha
2. Lok Sabha
3. Assembly
4. Legislative Council

The President of India nominates 12 eminent persons for which House?
1. Rajya Sabha
2. Lok Sabha
3. Assembly
4. Legislative Council
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  1. Correct Answer – Option 1 : Rajya Sabha

    The correct answer is Rajya Sabha.

    • Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for the six-years term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services.
    • This right has been bestowed upon the President according to the Fourth Schedule (Articles 4(1) and 80(2)) of the Constitution of India.
    • Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was the first member of Parliament who was appointed by the President in Rajya Sabha.
    • Between 1952 and 2020, two seats were reserved in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, for members of the Anglo-Indian community.
    • These two members were nominated by the President of India on the advice of the Government of India.
    • The Governor of the state can appoint one member to Legislative Assemble and one-sixth member to the Legislative Council.
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