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RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)

General Knowledge

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What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?

Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)

The Constitution of India, under Article 80, specifies the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) to be 250 members.
This composition includes up to 238 members elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies and 12 members nominated by the President of India.
The current strength of the Rajya Sabha is 245 (233 elected + 12 nominated), which is within the constitutional maximum limit.

Option A: This number is incorrect. It does not correspond to the strength of either house of the Indian Parliament, past or present.
Option B: This is an arbitrary number with no constitutional significance regarding the strength of the Rajya Sabha.
Option D: This number is incorrect. It does not represent the maximum or current strength of the Rajya Sabha.

Visual 1: Infographic: A chart illustrating the composition of the Indian Parliament, showing the breakdown of seats in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including elected vs. nominated members.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Composition of the Indian Parliament's Upper House (Rajya Sabha) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
General knowledge, including civics and the structure of Indian governance, is a component of many nursing entrance examinations to assess a candidate's overall awareness.
Understanding the country's political framework is part of being an informed citizen, a quality valued in professional roles.
What if the question asked for the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha? The answer would be 552 (530 from states, 20 from UTs). The provision for 2 nominated Anglo-Indian members was discontinued by the 104th Amendment Act, 2019.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the keywords in the question: 'maximum strength' and 'Rajya Sabha'.
Recognize this as a factual recall question from the subject of Indian Polity/Civics, which is part of the general knowledge section of the exam.
Access your knowledge about the composition of the Indian Parliament as laid down in the Constitution.
Recall that the Rajya Sabha is the Upper House and its maximum strength is a fixed number defined by the Constitution.
Compare the recalled number (250) with the given options to select the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Composition of the Indian Parliament's Upper House (Rajya Sabha)
Stem keywords: maximum strength, Rajya Sabha
Lead-in keywords: What is
Negative lead-in flag: false

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