What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a State as per Article 170 of the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) 500

• Article 170 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Legislative Assemblies in the states.

• According to Article 170(1), the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of a state shall not exceed 500 members.

• However, it can be reduced by a law made by Parliament, and it is also determined by the size of the population in each state.

• The Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the State Legislature and plays a key role in lawmaking at the state level.

• The strength of the Legislative Assembly of each state is decided based on the population of the state, but the maximum number of members is limited to 500 as per the Constitution.

• The minimum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state is 60 members as per Article 170.