With reference to the composition of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 552 members, including nominated members from the Anglo-Indian community. The voting age for Lok Sabha elections was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act. Members representing Union Territories in the Lok Sabha are chosen by direct election under a law passed by Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Constitution fixes the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha at 552—530 from states, 20 from UTs, and 2 nominated Anglo-Indians.
The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, not the 42nd.
Parliament enacted the Union Territories (Direct Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965, enabling direct elections for UT representatives.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)