Question

The total number of members nominated by the president to the lok sabha and the rajya sabha is

Answer 1

President nominates 2 members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha and 12 members in the Rajya Sabha, among persons who have distinguished themselves in fields like Social Science, Arts, Sports, Community Service,etc.

Answer 2

Understanding the concept :

• $\longrightarrow$Maximum strength of the House is 552 members - 530 members to represent the States.

• $\longrightarrow$20 members to represent the Union Territories, and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community.

• $\longrightarrow$At present, the strength of the House is 545.

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