Multiple choice

The maximum number of Anglo-Indians who can be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President is:

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 2

  4. 5
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Explanation

Article 331 of the Indian Constitution originally allowed the President to nominate up to 2 Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha. This provision was meant to give representation to the Anglo-Indian community in the early years after independence. This provision lapsed in 2020 after the 104th Constitutional Amendment.

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