Consider the following statements: 1. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 545. 2. The representatives of states in the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people from the territorial constituencies in the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 552.

Out of this, 530 members are to be the representatives of the states, 20 members are to be the representatives of the union territories and 2 members are to be nominated by the president from the Anglo-Indian community.
At present, the Lok Sabha has 545 members.
The representatives of states in the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people from the territorial constituencies in the states.

Source: Laxmikanth