The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) as stipulated by the Constitution is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: 550 members
Explanation: The Constitution of India originally fixed the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha at 552 members. This includes up to 530 members from the states, up to 20 members from the Union Territories, and 2 nominated members from the Anglo-Indian community (this provision has now been abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019). However, after changes and practical adjustments in representation, the commonly cited maximum strength is 550 elected members (excluding the now-discontinued Anglo-Indian nomination). Hence, among the given options, 550 members is considered the correct answer.
Additional Key Facts:
Article 81 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Lok Sabha.
Members are directly elected by the people.
Current effective strength is 543 elected members.
The Anglo-Indian nomination provision was removed in 2019.
The President of India can still nominate members only to the Rajya Sabha is not applicable here (nomination was specific to Lok Sabha earlier).
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: What is the current elected strength of Lok Sabha?
A: 543 members.
Question: Which constitutional amendment removed Anglo-Indian nomination in Lok Sabha?
Answer: 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.