What is the total strength of elected members in the Lok Sabha?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 543

• The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

• It has a maximum strength of 552 members as per Article 81 of the Constitution:

  • 530 from states

  • 20 from Union Territories

  • 2 nominated members (from the Anglo-Indian community, this provision was removed via the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019)

• Currently, 543 members are elected directly by the people through general elections using the first-past-the-post system.

Information Booster:

• The current strength of elected members is 543, as no Anglo-Indian member is nominated anymore.

• Elections are held every 5 years, or earlier if the house is dissolved.

• The President of India can nominate 2 members from the Anglo-Indian community (now discontinued).

Additional Information:

• The Lok Sabha represents the voice of the people and has greater powers in matters like money bills.

• The Rajya Sabha (Upper House) has a maximum strength of 250 members, with 12 nominated by the President.