Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (C) 303
Explanation:
In the 2019 Lok Sabha General Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 303 seats, securing a majority on its own.
This victory helped BJP form the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second consecutive term.
Information Booster:
- The 2019 Lok Sabha elections were conducted in seven phases across India.
- The BJP secured 303 seats, while its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) helped them achieve a total of 353 seats.
- The Indian National Congress (INC) won 52 seats, making it the second-largest party.
Additional Knowledge:
Composition:
- Total Seats: 545 (before 2019) → Current: 543 (since Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019).
- Elected Members: 543 (elected through direct elections).
- Nominated Members: 2 (from the Anglo-Indian community; nomination discontinued after the 104th Constitutional Amendment, 2019).
Powers & Functions:
- Legislative: Passes laws on subjects listed in the Union List and Concurrent List.
- Financial: Controls budget and taxation policies; Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
- Executive Control: Can remove the Council of Ministers by passing a no-confidence motion.
- Judicial Powers: Can impeach the President and other constitutional authorities.
Special Provisions:
- In case of a National Emergency, the Lok Sabha’s term can be extended by one year at a time.
- If Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, the Lok Sabha’s decision is final.
- Recent Elections & Strength:
- 2014 Elections: BJP won 282 seats (majority).
- 2024 Elections: BJP won 240 seats, forming a coalition government under NDA.
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