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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Give an account of the Lok Sabha with reference to its composition.
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Solution
Composition:
- The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha can be 552 members.
- A maximum of 530 members can be elected directly by the people of India from different territorial constituencies.
- A maximum of 20 members can be elected from the union territories.
- The President can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community.
At present, the Lok Sabha consists of 545 members.
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