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Download Solution PDFWhat is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as envisaged by the Constitution of India?
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OSSC Excise SI (Mains) Official Paper (Held On: 17 Oct, 2024 Shift 2)
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Option 4 : 552
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Key Points
- The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 members as envisaged by the Constitution of India.
- Out of these, 530 members represent the States, 20 members represent the Union Territories, and 2 members can be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community.
- This provision is mentioned in Article 81 of the Indian Constitution.
- The Lok Sabha is also known as the House of the People.
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