Which Article deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Article 81.
Explanation:
☛ Article 81 of the Constitution of India defines the composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
☛ As per Article 81, the Lok Sabha consists of not more than 530 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the States.
☛ It also provides for not more than 20 members to represent the Union Territories, chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law provide.
☛ The allocation of seats and territorial division is done on the basis of population as determined by the relevant census.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Article 79: Deals with the Constitution of Parliament, which consists of the President and two Houses: the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
☛ Article 80: Deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha (maximum strength of 250 members).
☛ Article 75: Contains provisions relating to the appointment and tenure of Ministers and the Council of Ministers' collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha.
☛ Article 77: Regulates the conduct of business of the Government of India.
☛ 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019: Removed the provision for the nomination of two Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha by the President.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
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☛ Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not? → Speaker of the Lok Sabha
☛ What is the maximum permitted gap between two sessions of Parliament? → Six months