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What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Indian Constitution?

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

Answer options

  1. 530 members
  2. 545 members
  3. 550 members
  4. 250 members

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 550 members

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 550 members šŸ“š Explanation: Following the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, which removed the provision for the nomination of two Anglo-Indian members, the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is now 550. Out of this, 530 members represent the States and 20 members represent the Union Territories. Currently, the actual number of members serving in the House is slightly lower than this maximum limit.