How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in India?
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How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in India?
✓ Correct answer: c) 543
ExplanationThere are currently 543 Lok Sabha constituencies in India.This number has remained constant since the 2008 delimitation exercise.The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament of India.It is made up of 543 members, who are elected by popular vote.The Lok Sabha constituencies are divided into 28 states and 7 union territories.The states with the most Lok Sabha constituencies are Uttar Pradesh (80), Maharashtra (48), and Bihar (40).The union territory with the most Lok Sabha constituencies is Delhi (7).The Lok Sabha elections are held every 5 years, or earlier if the Lok Sabha is dissolved by the President.The next Lok Sabha election is scheduled to be held in 2024. Hence, the correct answer is "543".
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