What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

• A. 500
• B. 550
• C. 600
• D. 650

Answer: (B)

The maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament, is 550. This number is provided by Article 81 of the Constitution of India, which states that the total membership of the Lok Sabha shall not exceed 552, of which 530 members are to be chosen by direct election from the States and not more than 20 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community. However, it's important to note that the provision for the nomination of Anglo-Indians has been abolished as of the 104th Constitutional Amendment in January 2020, making the maximum effective number of members in the Lok Sabha 550. Thus, the correct answer reflects this statutory limit.