Consider the table given below: Parliament of India 1. Council of States: Not more than 250 members (12 nominated, Not more than 238 representatives of States and Union Territories) 2. House of People: Not more than 552 members (Not more than 530 representatives of States plus X plus not more than 2 nominated Anglo-Indians) Which one of the following will fit in the place marked 'X'?
A
Ministers who are not Members of Parliament but who have to get themselves elected to either House of Parliament within six months after assuming office
B
Not more than 20 nominated members
C
Not more than 20 representatives of Union Territories
D
The Attorney General who has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the component represented by 'X' in the composition of the House of People (Lok Sabha) as per the table.
2. The table states the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is Not more than 552 members.
3. This comprises: Not more than 530 representatives of States + X + not more than 2 nominated Anglo-Indians.
4. According to the Constitution of India (Article 81, prior to the 104th Amendment), the Lok Sabha was composed of:
a) Not more than 530 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the States.
b) Not more than 20 representatives of the Union Territories, chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law provide.
c) Not more than 2 members of the Anglo-Indian community, nominated by the President if the community is not adequately represented (this provision was removed by the 104th Amendment Act, 2019, but was relevant in 1995).
5. Comparing this with the table: 530 representatives of States + X + 2 nominated Anglo-Indians = Maximum 552.
6. Therefore, 'X' represents the 'Not more than 20 representatives of Union Territories'.
7. Option (A) describes Ministers' membership rules.
8. Option (B) mentions nominated members, but nomination was specific to Anglo-Indians (max 2).
9. Option (D) describes the role of the Attorney General.
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