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    Which of the following states of India have the same number of representatives in the Lok Sabha ?
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    Which of the following states of India have the same number of representatives in the Lok Sabha ?

    A.

    Chandigarh, Delhi and Puducherry

    B.

    Manipur, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh

    C.

    Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Tripura

    D.

    Uttarakhand, Nagaland and Haryana

    Correct option is C

    Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Tripura each have two representatives in the Lok Sabha. Representation in the Lok Sabha is based on the population of each state or union territory, with smaller states and union territories having fewer representatives.

    Explanation:
    Arunachal Pradesh: Allocated 2 Lok Sabha seats due to its relatively small population.
    Goa: With a smaller population compared to larger states, it also has 2 seats in the Lok Sabha.
    Tripura: Despite being geographically small, Tripura has a population that allows for 2 Lok Sabha seats.

    Information Booster:
    The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house of India's Parliament, with a total of 543 elected members.
    Representation is based on population, determined by the latest census.
    Union Territories like Chandigarh, Puducherry, and Delhi have smaller allocations compared to populous states.
    States like Uttar Pradesh have the highest number of seats (80).
    Smaller states and union territories often have the same number of representatives to ensure representation.
    The Constitution of India ensures proportional representation based on population and area.

    Additional Information:
    (a) Chandigarh, Delhi, and Puducherry: Have 1, 7, and 1 Lok Sabha seats, respectively.
    (b) Manipur, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh: Represented by 2, 2, and 4 members, respectively.
    (d) Uttarakhand, Nagaland, and Haryana: Allocated 5, 1, and 10 seats, respectively.

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