Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Provision for the representation of Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 331

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “331”.
According to Article 331 of the Indian Constitution, the President can nominate two members of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha.

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