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Which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members |
| B. | There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian Community to the Rajya Sabha. |
| C. | There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister |
| D. | A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections |
| Answer» C. There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister | |
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Explanation: There is no bar on appointment of a person from outside the legislature as Minister, but he cannot continue as Minister for more than 6 months unless he secures a seat in either house of the parliament (by election or nomination) in the meantime [Article 75(5)]. |
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