SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 49

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q49

The President of India can nominate maximum ______ members of the Anglo-Indian community to the House of the People, if in his option it is not adequately represented.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. two

  • According to Article 331 of the Indian Constitution, the President can nominate a maximum of two  Anglo-Indian members.
  • This provision is discretionary for the President as members of the unrepresented community are majorly nominated in Rajya Sabha.
  • The State Governors can only nominate 1 member of the Anglo-Indian community in the Legislative Assembly.