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Article 80: Composition of the Council of States
Provides the broad composition of the Council of States, including elected representatives of States and Union territories and nominated members.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 80 explains how Rajya Sabha is composed.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps understand State representation at the Union level.
- Explains nominated members with special knowledge or practical experience in specified fields.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Gives States and Union territories a voice in Parliament.
- Adds expertise through nominated members.
Example situations
General civic examples
- Rajya Sabha members are elected by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.
- A person with distinguished contribution is nominated to Rajya Sabha.
Citizen note
Learning note
Exact allocation of seats is read with the Fourth Schedule and current law.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Rajya Sabha is the Council of States.
- Article 80 includes elected and nominated components.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.