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How many members are elected from the States and Union Territories combined to the Lok Sabha as per its maximum constitutionally permitted strength?
A. 530 from States and 20 from UTs✓ Correct Answer
B. 550 from States and 20 from UTs
C. 530 from States and 30 from UTs
D. 525 from States and 25 from UTs
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 81 of the Constitution stipulates that the Lok Sabha shall consist of not more than 550 members, with a maximum of 530 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the States and up to 20 members representing the Union Territories. Alternative configurations mixing different numbers fail to match the constitutional upper ceiling prescribed for parliamentary representation. The actual current strength stands at 543 following various constitutional amendments and delimitations.
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