Correct option is D
The correct answer is (D) 500.
Explanation: According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of each state should not exceed 500.
Information Booster:
- Article 170: Deals with the composition of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories.
- Legislative Assembly: The lower house of the State Legislature, responsible for lawmaking at the state level.
- Largest State Assembly: Uttar Pradesh with 403 seats.
- Smallest State Assembly: Sikkim with 32 seats.
- Current Status: The actual number of seats varies based on the population of the state, as determined by the Delimitation Commission.
- Representation of States: The number of seats in each state's assembly is a reflection of the state’s population, following the Delimitation process.