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Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy

What is the maximum number of members that can be elected to the Lok Sabha from the States and Union Territories combined according to the Constitution?

A. 543
B. 550✓ Correct Answer
C. 552
D. 545

💡 Solution & Explanation

The maximum constitutional strength of the Lok Sabha is capped at 550 members, comprising up to 530 representatives from states and 20 from union territories. Past provisions for Anglo-Indian nomination were discontinued through constitutional amendments. This ceiling ensures balanced representation proportionate to population censuses.

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