Which state has the lowest number of seats in Lok Sabha? (a) Goa...
Total members in Rajya Sabha are 245. Total members in Lok Sabha are 545. UP has the highest number of seats in Lok Sabha. Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland have just 1 seat in Lok Sabha.
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Which state has the lowest number of seats in Lok Sabha? (a) Goa...
State with the lowest number of seats in Lok Sabha
Sikkim
Sikkim has the lowest number of seats in the Lok Sabha among all states in India. Sikkim has only one seat in the Lok Sabha.
Explanation
- The number of seats allocated to each state in the Lok Sabha is determined by its population.
- Sikkim has a relatively small population compared to other states in India, which is why it has only one seat in the Lok Sabha.
- The allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha is based on the provisions of the Delimitation Act of 2002, which aims to ensure fair representation based on population size.
- Sikkim's population is around 600,000, which is significantly lower than other states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar, which have a much larger population and consequently more seats in the Lok Sabha.
Significance
- The number of seats in the Lok Sabha directly impacts a state's representation in the Indian Parliament.
- States with a higher number of seats have more influence and a stronger voice in decision-making processes at the national level.
- Even though Sikkim has only one seat, its representative still plays a crucial role in representing the interests and concerns of the state's population in the Lok Sabha.