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With reference to the representation of Uttar Pradesh in Parliament, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(1) Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats allotted for Rajya Sabha.
(2) 80 members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttar Pradesh.
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Explanation
Both statements are correct regarding the representation of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian Parliament. Being the most populous state in India, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of representatives in both houses.
- Statement 1 is correct: According to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India, Uttar Pradesh is allotted 31 seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
- Statement 2 is correct: Uttar Pradesh consists of 80 Lok Sabha (House of the People) constituencies, the highest for any state in India.
The allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha is based on the population of the states, currently fixed as per the 1971 Census data until the first census after 2026, as per the 84th Amendment Act.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
With reference to 'Uttar Pradesh', which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of potato in the country.
2. Government of India has approved for establishment of South Asia Regional Centre of International Potato Centre at Aligarh.
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With reference to Western Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Western region of U.P. is much more developed compared to other regions.
2. The region has witnessed the Green Revolution.
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