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The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is ____ and ____ members respectively.

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500 and 250
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552 and 250
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537 and 275
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224 and 75
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Solution

The correct option is B 552 and 250

Lok Sabha or the lower house has 545 members. 543 members are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of universal adult franchise representing Parliamentary constituencies across the country and 2 members are appointed by the President of India from Anglo-Indian Community.

The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members. It currently has a sanctioned strength of 245 members, of which 233 are elected from States and Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.


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