Question

The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is _______ and _______ members respectively.
a.500 and 250
b.552 and 250
c.537 and 275
d.224 and 75

Answer 1

Hint: The maximum number of members in Lok Sabha is currently 9 more than the elected members of the Lok Sabha. For the Rajya Sabha, this number is a quarter of 1000.

Complete answer: The strength of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is discussed in the Constitution of India, but is not fixed as the Parliament can regulate the number of seats from time to time. Let’s look at our options one by one:
a.500 and 250 - The current elected members in the Lok Sabha are 543. This figure is more than that in the question. The strength of Rajya Sabha is correct, that is 250. So, it is an incorrect option.
b.552 and 250 - The strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 members, which includes the elected as well as the nominated members. Also, the strength of members in Rajya Sabha is 250. So, it is the correct option.
c.537 and 275 - The strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 members, which includes the elected as well as the nominated members. Also, the strength of members in Rajya Sabha is 250. So, it is an incorrect option.
d.224 and 75 - The strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 members, which includes the elected as well as the nominated members. Also, the strength of members in Rajya Sabha is 250, which is not the same as in the question. So, it is an incorrect option.

Thus, The correct answer is Option b.

Note: The Lok Sabha is known as the Lower House of the Parliament and the Rajya Sabha is known as the Upper House of the Parliament. Also, the strength of the houses is determined by the Parliament itself from time to time.