Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following States has the largest number of Lok Sabha seats?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is West Bengal.
- In India, the 2019 Indian general election was held to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha between April and May 2019.
- There are 42 parliamentary constituencies in total in the state of West Bengal.
Key Points
| State | No. of Constituencies |
| West Bengal | 42 |
| Gujarat | 26 |
| Assam | 14 |
| Rajasthan | 25 |
Additional Information
- Article 79 of the Constitution of India provides that the Parliament for the Union, consisting of the President and the two houses, Rajya Sabha (the Council of States) and Lok Sabha (the People's House), shall be established.
- The Lok Sabha is made up of people's representatives chosen on the basis of adult suffrage by direct election.
- The maximum strength of the House is 550 members - 530 members represent the States, and 20 members represent the Union Territories.
Important Points
- Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats i.e. 80.
- but, among the given options, West Bengal has the highest number of seats.
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