1.3. Lok Sabha: Composition

The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is fixed at 552 by the Constitution. A maximum of 530 members are representatives of states. UTs are to be represented by a maximum of 20 members and the President can nominate 2 members from the Anglo-Indian community, if the community is not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha.

i. Representation of States ii. Representation of UTs iii. Nominated Members Prelims questions 2003 Ans: (c) ♤ Readjustment after each Census ♤ Reservation of seats for SCs and STs