The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

A - Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

B - The recommendations made by the Vice President

C - Their role played in political set up of the country

D - Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

Answer : D

Explanation

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

A - Power of impeachment

B - Indirect election

C - Nomination of members

D - Tenure of membership

Answer : A

Explanation

Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature; the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Its establishment is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.