Bright Tutorials Bright Tutorials
ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 24 of 32

Multiple-Choice Questions — Question 24

Back to all questions
24
Question

Question 24

Your uncle is a renowned scientist. He has neither contested nor won any election to the Rajya Sabha. But he has recently become a member of the Rajya Sabha and has been appointed as a minister. How is this possible?

  1. He was appointed by the Chief Justice of India.
  2. He was nominated by the President.
  3. He was appointed by the Prime Minister.
  4. He was nominated by the Governor.
Answer

He was nominated by the President.

Reason — The President of India can nominate 12 people to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in matters such as literature, science, art, and social service.