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Question
With reference to the Union Parliament, answer the following questions:
How many members may be nominated to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? Give one reason as to why they may be nominated to the Lok Sabha.
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Solution
The President of India can nominate two members in Lok Sabha and twelve members in Rajya Sabha of those having special knowledge and practical experience in fields of literature, art, science or social service. He nominates· two members in the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian community if he feels that this community has not been adequately represented in this House.
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