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How many members can the President currently nominate to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian community?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 2 members
  2. 12 members
  3. 4 members
  4. Zero

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Zero

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Zero šŸ“š Explanation: Previously, the President had the constitutional power to nominate 2 members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if they were underrepresented. However, the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in 2019, officially abolished this specific nomination provision. Therefore, the President can currently nominate zero members to the lower house.