Anand Classes presents comprehensive Special Powers of Lok Sabha and Allocation of Seats (Statewise) Polity Notes for NDA, covering constitutional provisions, unique powers of the Lok Sabha compared to the Rajya Sabha, and the detailed distribution of seats among States and Union Territories. These notes are designed in a simple, exam-focused format to help aspirants strengthen their NDA GAT preparation. Click the print button to download study material and notes.

📘 Special Powers of Lok Sabha – NDA Polity Study Notes

The Lok Sabha, as the House of the People, enjoys certain special powers that distinguish it from the Rajya Sabha. These powers reflect the principle of popular sovereignty, since Lok Sabha members are directly elected by the people.

🔹 Key Special Powers of Lok Sabha

1. Money and Financial Bills
   • Money Bills (Article 110) and Financial Bills can originate only in Lok Sabha.
   • Rajya Sabha can make recommendations on Money Bills, but Lok Sabha may accept or reject them.
   • This makes the Lok Sabha financially supreme.
2. Confidence and No-Confidence Motions
   • The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha (Article 75).
   • Confidence motions (to prove majority) and No-confidence motions (to remove the government) can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
   • If a government loses majority in Lok Sabha, it must resign.
3. Special Power during National Emergency (Article 352)
   • If the Lok Sabha disapproves the continuation of a National Emergency, the Emergency ends—even if Rajya Sabha wants to continue it.
   • This gives the Lok Sabha a decisive role in safeguarding democracy.

📘 Allocation of Seats in Lok Sabha

The allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the population of states and Union Territories.

• Maximum Strength: 550 + 2 nominated (Anglo-Indians) (now abolished by 104th Constitutional Amendment, 2020).
• Present Strength: 543 elected members.
• Distribution:
  • States are allocated seats based on population.
  • Union Territories are also given representation.

🔹 Examples of Allocation

• Uttar Pradesh: 80 seats (highest).
• Maharashtra: 48 seats.
• West Bengal: 42 seats.
• Small States/UTs:
  • Sikkim – 1
  • Mizoram – 1
  • Chandigarh – 1
  • Lakshadweep – 1

This distribution ensures equitable representation of both large and small states in Lok Sabha.

🔹 Key Highlights for NDA Exam

• Uttar Pradesh has the maximum seats: 80.
• Maharashtra (48), West Bengal (42), Bihar (40), Tamil Nadu (39) follow next.
• Several small states and UTs like Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh have 1 seat each.
• Union Territories collectively account for 20 seats.

This table is very useful for UPSC NDA polity notes preparation, Anand Classes NDA study material pdf, and NDA polity exam practice because questions often ask which state has the highest seats, lowest seats, or number of seats in a specific state/UT.

❓ FAQs on Special Powers of Lok Sabha for SSB Preparation

Q1. Why do Money Bills originate only in Lok Sabha?

Answer:
Money Bills deal with taxation, government expenditure, and public revenue. Since the Lok Sabha represents the direct will of the people, it has exclusive power to control public finances. Rajya Sabha can only suggest changes but cannot reject or amend Money Bills. This is why Lok Sabha is considered financially supreme. Such questions are common in UPSC NDA polity notes preparation and NDA study material pdf.

Q2. Can a no-confidence motion be introduced in Rajya Sabha?

Answer:
No. No-confidence motions can only be introduced in Lok Sabha because the Council of Ministers is responsible only to Lok Sabha (Article 75). The Rajya Sabha can discuss policies but cannot remove the government. NDA exam aspirants should note this distinction, explained in Anand Classes UPSC NDA polity notes.

Q3. What happens if Lok Sabha disapproves National Emergency under Article 352?

Answer:
If Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving continuation of National Emergency, the Emergency ends immediately, even if Rajya Sabha supports it. This gives Lok Sabha a greater democratic check on Emergency powers. Such emergency provisions are a favorite topic in UPSC NDA polity notes and NDA exam preparation pdf.

Q4. Which state has the highest representation in Lok Sabha?

Answer:
Uttar Pradesh has the maximum seats (80) in Lok Sabha. This is due to its large population. States like Maharashtra (48), West Bengal (42), and Bihar (40) also have high representation. This fact is tested repeatedly in NDA polity MCQs and is covered in UPSC NDA polity study material pdf.

Q5. How many seats are allocated to Union Territories in Lok Sabha?

Answer:
Union Territories collectively have 20 seats in Lok Sabha. Example: Delhi – 7, Puducherry – 1, Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 1, Lakshadweep – 1. This ensures representation of UTs in national law-making. This is part of NDA polity notes preparation for UPSC NDA exam.

✅ NDA Polity Practice MCQs – Allocation of Seats in Lok Sabha

Q1. Which state sends the maximum number of members to the Lok Sabha?

(a) Bihar
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) West Bengal

Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has 80 seats in the Lok Sabha, the highest for any state. This is due to its large population. Maharashtra (48), West Bengal (42), and Bihar (40) follow. This is a very common NDA polity question in UPSC NDA study material pdf.

Q2. How many seats are allocated to Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha?

(a) 25
(b) 39
(c) 42
(d) 29

Answer: (b) 39

Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats, making it one of the states with the largest representation. This is often asked in NDA as a direct fact-based polity MCQ. Covered in Anand Classes NDA polity notes.

Q3. Which Union Territories have only 1 seat each in Lok Sabha?

1. Chandigarh
2. Lakshadweep
3. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
4. Delhi

Options:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Chandigarh → 1 seat
• Lakshadweep → 1 seat
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands → 1 seat
• Delhi, however, has 7 seats, not 1.
  So, the correct option is (a). NDA frequently checks such tricky UT questions in polity. Explained in UPSC NDA polity notes preparation pdf.

Q4. How many seats are allotted to Bihar in Lok Sabha?

(a) 25
(b) 29
(c) 40
(d) 42

Answer: (c) 40

Explanation:
Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats, making it the fourth largest in terms of representation after UP, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. This is a direct fact-based NDA MCQ and part of UPSC NDA study material pdf.

Q5. Which of the following states has the lowest representation in Lok Sabha?

(a) Sikkim
(b) Mizoram
(c) Nagaland
(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation:
Sikkim, Mizoram, and Nagaland each have 1 seat in Lok Sabha. Along with Lakshadweep and Chandigarh (UTs), they are the lowest-represented regions. NDA exam often asks about the least representation in polity questions. Covered in Anand Classes UPSC NDA notes.

Q6. Which state has 42 Lok Sabha seats?

(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha

Answer: (b) West Bengal

Explanation:
West Bengal has 42 Lok Sabha seats, the third highest after Uttar Pradesh (80) and Maharashtra (48). This is a favorite NDA polity MCQ. Explained in UPSC NDA polity notes and NDA exam study material pdf.

Q7. How many total seats are allocated to Union Territories in Lok Sabha?

(a) 15
(b) 20
(c) 22
(d) 25

Answer: (b) 20

Explanation:
All Union Territories together have 20 seats in Lok Sabha. Delhi has the highest among UTs with 7, while most others like Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, etc. have 1 each. This is a repeated NDA polity question. Found in UPSC NDA study material pdf.

Q8. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(a) Gujarat – 29
(b) Kerala – 20
(c) Punjab – 21
(d) Odisha – 25

Answer: (b) Kerala – 20

Explanation:

• Gujarat has 26, not 29.
• Kerala correctly has 20 seats.
• Punjab has 13, not 21.
• Odisha has 21, not 25.
  Therefore, the correct match is Kerala – 20. This type of matching question is often used in NDA polity practice. Explained in Anand Classes NDA polity notes pdf.

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