What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?

• A. 500 members
• B. 550 members
• C. 552 members
• D. 600 members

Answer: (C)

The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha, as stipulated by the Constitution of India, is 552 members. This figure comprises 530 members representing the states and 20 members representing the Union Territories. Additionally, there is a provision for two members of the Anglo-Indian community to be nominated by the President, although this provision for nominated members has been rendered ineffective since the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019, which removed the provision for the nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha.

This maximum strength signifies the upper limit set by the Constitution to ensure a well-structured legislative body. Understanding this limit is important for grasping the dynamics of representation within the Indian parliamentary system. The other provided options either underestimate or overestimate this number, making them incorrect when considering the exact constitutional framework governing the Lok Sabha's composition.