Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct ?
Representatives of the states in Rajya Sabha are elected directly by the people.
Representatives from Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by direct elections.
Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members.
Lok Sabha has seats reserved for SCs and STs.
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
Statement B is correct. Parliament has enacted laws providing for direct election of representatives from Union Territories to the Lok Sabha (e.g., Representation of the People Act, 1951).
Statement C is correct. Article 80(3) provides for the nomination of 12 members to the Rajya Sabha by the President from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art, and social service.
Statement D is correct. Article 330 provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha based on their population.