Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Under Article 81 of the Indian Constitution, what is the maximum permissible strength of the Lok Sabha representing the states and union territories?
A. 530 members from states and 20 members from UTs
B. 543 members from states and 7 members from UTs
C. 550 members from states and 20 members from UTs✓ Correct Answer
D. 552 members in total
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 81 of the Constitution establishes the maximum numerical strength of the Lok Sabha at 550 members representing the states and up to 20 members representing the union territories. Older limits that included Anglo-Indian nominations have been removed through constitutional amendments. This federal assembly forms the directly elected popular house of the Indian Parliament.
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