SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN POLITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Constitution of India the maximum number of members representing the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha can not exceed?
A
10
B
15
C
20
D
25
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Not more than 530 members to be chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the Indian states. Not more than 20 members to represent the union territories, chosen in such manner as Parliament of India may by law provide.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Lok Sabha comprises of a total of 545 seats. Out of these, elections will be conducted by the Election Commission to fill 543 seats. The remaining two seats are filled by nomination of representatives of the Anglo-Indian Community if the President feels that this community has not been represented adequately.

Detailed explanation-3: -The maximum strength of the House allotted by the Constitution of India is 552.

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