Understanding Lok Sabha Seats and State Representation

The Lok Sabha, the House of the People, is the lower house of India's Parliament. Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by adult universal suffrage. The number of representatives from each state and Union Territory (UT) is primarily based on its population, ensuring proportional representation across the country. This question asks us to match specific Indian States and a Union Territory (NCT of Delhi) with the number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to them.

Let's examine the given lists and determine the correct number of Lok Sabha seats for each listed state/UT:

1. NCT of Delhi: The National Capital Territory of Delhi sends 7 representatives to the Lok Sabha.
2. Uttar Pradesh: As the most populous state in India, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats, totaling 80.
3. West Bengal: The state of West Bengal is represented by 42 Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.
4. Rajasthan: Rajasthan, a large state by area, has 25 Lok Sabha constituencies.

Now, let's match these numbers with the options provided in List II:

• (A) NCT of Delhi has 7 seats, which corresponds to (III) in List II. So, (A)-(III).
• (B) Uttar Pradesh has 80 seats, which corresponds to (IV) in List II. So, (B)-(IV).
• (C) West Bengal has 42 seats, which corresponds to (I) in List II. So, (C)-(I).
• (D) Rajasthan has 25 seats, which corresponds to (II) in List II. So, (D)-(II).

Combining these matches, we get the correct pairing as:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Let's represent this matching in a table for clarity:

We can see that the correct combination is (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II). This matches option 4 provided in the question.

Revision Table: Lok Sabha Seats Allocation

Additional Information on Lok Sabha Representation

The allocation of Lok Sabha seats among the states is based on the population according to the Census. Currently, the number of seats allocated to each state has been fixed based on the 1971 Census until the first Census is taken after the year 2026. This freeze was implemented to encourage states to implement population control measures without being penalized by a reduction in their parliamentary representation.

• The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is set at 552 members.
• Out of these, up to 530 representatives can be from the States.
• Up to 20 representatives can be from the Union Territories.
• (Historically, 2 members of the Anglo-Indian community could be nominated by the President if the community was not adequately represented, but this provision was discontinued in 2020).

Understanding the distribution of Lok Sabha seats is crucial for comprehending the political representation of different regions in India's parliamentary system.