Article 80 and the Rajya Sabha: twelve nominated members drawn from four fields
Background
Article 80(1)(a) read with Article 80(3) of the Constitution lets the President nominate 12 persons to the Rajya Sabha.
The nominated persons must have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service.
The nominations are made by the President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 80 of the Constitution.
Nominated members:
12
Fields:
Literature, science, art and social service
Constitutional basis:
Article 80(1)(a) read with Article 80(3)
Why it matters for exams: The number of nominated Rajya Sabha members and the four fields they come from are classic polity questions.
Kerala PSCUPSCSSC
In plain words
Nominated member Nominated member — A member who sits in the House through the President's nomination, not through election.