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What is the basis for allocating the number of seats to each state in the Lok Sabha?
Which constituency is the largest in terms of area?
What is the maximum tenure of the Lok Sabha?
How many seats are allocated to the states in the Lok Sabha?
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What is the criteria for allocating at least one seat to every state?
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What is the basis for determining the population of a state for allocating seats?
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Which constituency has the maximum number of electors?
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What is the total strength of the Lok Sabha?
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How many seats did the BJP win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
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What is the maximum number of members the Lok Sabha can have?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution outlines the composition of the Lok Sabha?
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How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha?
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Which amendment to the Constitution of India introduced the provision of special representation for Anglo-Indians?
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How many phases were the 2024 Lok Sabha elections held in?
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What is the duration of the Lok Sabha's tenure?
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What was the name of the coalition that the Congress party was a part of in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
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Study Notes
18th Lok Sabha Elections
- General elections in India occurred from 19 April to 1 June 2024, covering 543 members of Lok Sabha.
- The NDA alliance secured a majority with 293 seats; BJP won 240 of these seats.
- The opposition INDIA coalition obtained 234 seats, with Congress contributing 99 seats to that total.
- Elections were executed in seven phases, with results announced on 4 June 2024.
Composition and Structure of Lok Sabha
- Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament, capable of having a maximum of 550 members.
- The current structure includes 530 representatives from states and 20 from Union Territories.
- The previous maximum was 552 seats, which included two nominated members from the Anglo-Indian community.
- The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act of 2019 eliminated the nomination of Anglo-Indians.
Reservation and Representation
- A total of 84 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 47 for Scheduled Tribes (STs).
- The Lok Sabha's tenure is five years but can be extended during emergencies by Parliament.
- Under the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act of December 2023, one-third of all seats are reserved for women across Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Allocation of Seats
- Seats are allocated based on population ratios, ensuring equitable representation.
- Each state is divided into territorial constituencies, aiming for equal population-to-seat ratios, though small states with populations under 60 lakh are guaranteed at least one seat regardless.
- Ladakh is the largest constituency by area, while Chandni Chowk is the smallest.
- Malkajgiri has the largest number of electors; Lakshadweep has the fewest.
Historical Context
- The 2024 Lok Sabha election was the second longest since India's first elections held in 1951-52.
- The basis for seat allocation is defined in Article 81 of the Constitution, relying on population data from the latest published census.
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This quiz is about the 8th Lok Sabha Elections in India, including the election process and results.
