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See them allWhat is Parliament in India?
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Parliament is the legislative organ of the government. It is a representative body whose permission is needed for making or changing laws. It also controls the Union Council of Ministers and the natio…
What are the three constituents of the Union Parliament?
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The Union Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, and the President. All three together form the central legislature of India.
Why is India called a federal system with unitary features?
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India has a federal system because powers are divided between the Centre and the States. It also has unitary features because the Constitution gives strong powers to the Union in matters like emergenc…
What does the word federation mean in relation to India?
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The Constitution of India never uses the word federation, even though India has a federal set-up. The system divides powers between the Union and the States.
What is the Lok Sabha?
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The Lok Sabha is the Lower House of Parliament and is also called the House of the People. Its members are directly elected by citizens on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise.
What is Universal Adult Franchise?
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Universal Adult Franchise means that all citizens aged 18 years and above have the right to vote, unless disqualified by law. It gives people direct participation in choosing their representatives.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and what is its current strength?
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The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 550. Its current strength is 543, with 524 members from States and 19 members from Union Territories.
How are seats reserved in the Lok Sabha for weaker sections?
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Seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha. There are 84 reserved seats for Scheduled Castes and 47 reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes.
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