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Which amongst the following states sends highest number of parliamentarians in Lok Sabha?

The correct answer is

Maharashtra

Identifying the State with Most Lok Sabha Parliamentarians Among Options

The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of India's Parliament. Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by voters from territorial constituencies across the states and Union Territories.

The number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to each state is broadly based on its population, ensuring proportional representation.

The question asks which state from the given options sends the highest number of parliamentarians (MPs) to the Lok Sabha. Let's look at the current number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to each state listed in the options:

  • Maharashtra: 48 seats
  • Bihar: 40 seats
  • Andhra Pradesh: 25 seats
  • Tamil Nadu: 39 seats

Comparing these numbers, we can see which state has the largest number of seats among the options:

48 (Maharashtra) > 40 (Bihar)

48 (Maharashtra) > 25 (Andhra Pradesh)

48 (Maharashtra) > 39 (Tamil Nadu)

Based on the number of allocated seats, Maharashtra has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats (48) compared to Bihar (40), Andhra Pradesh (25), and Tamil Nadu (39).

Therefore, amongst the states provided in the options, Maharashtra sends the highest number of parliamentarians to the Lok Sabha.

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