Under Article 80, how many members of the Council of States are nominated by the President?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 12
- Step 1: The Constitute Project text of Article 80 caps the representatives of the States and Union territories at 238 and lets the President nominate 12 members. Answer: 12. Why not the others: 8: Article 80 gives 12 nominated members, not this number. 20: Article 80 gives 12 nominated members, not this number. 238: Article 80 gives 12 nominated members, not this number.
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