UPPSC 2018 GS-I Indian Polity
Question

What can be the maximum representation from the Union Territories to the Lok Sabha?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 20

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “20”.

The maximum representation from the Union Territories to the Lok Sabha is 20.

According to Article 81(1)(a) of the Constitution, the total number of members in the Lok Sabha shall not exceed 530, and the maximum number of representatives from the UTs taken together cannot exceed 20.

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  3. replaces Parliamentary system of Executive with the Presidential one
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2. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all persons living in the village.
3. There will be a Panchayat at intermediate level.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
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  2. 2 and 3
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. 3 only
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Select the correct answer from the code given below-
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  2. Parliament, if requested by concerned States
  3. Rajya Sabha
  4. Lok Sabha
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  2. Rajya Sabha only
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