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Give an account of the Lok Sabha with reference to:(a) Its composition(b) Basic qualifications of its members(c) Its term |
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Answer» (a) Composition: 1. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha can be 552 members. 2. A maximum of 530 members can be elected directly by the people of India from different territorial constituencies. 3. A maximum of 20 members can be elected from the union territories. 4. The President can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community. 5. At present, the Lok Sabha consists of 545 members (b) Basic qualifications of its members: 1. Should be a citizen of India. 2. Should be at least twenty-five years of age. 3. Should not be holding an office of profit under the government. (c) Its term: The Lok Sabha is elected for a 5-year term. However, the President may dissolve it before the expiry of its term if the party in power loses the support of the majority. Its life can be extended for 1 year at a time in case of a national emergency. |
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