With reference to the Lok Sabha consider the following statements 1 The Indian Constitution has prov...........

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With reference to the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Constitution has provided for the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha.

2. The quorum for the Lok Sabha is 10% of this maximum strength.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution of India is 552, which is made up by election of up to 530 members to represent the states; up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President of India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The quorum for the House is 10% of the total membership (and not the maximum strength).