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Which of the following states has the largest legislative assembly (in terms of number of members) in the country as on 30 th September 2023?
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh possesses the largest legislative assembly in India with a strength of 403 members. This is primarily determined by the population size of the state as mandated by the Delimitation Commission.
Uttar Pradesh possesses the largest legislative assembly in India with a strength of 403 members. This is primarily determined by the population size of the state as mandated by the Delimitation Commission.
Article 170 of the Indian Constitution defines the composition of Legislative Assemblies, stating they shall consist of not more than 500 and not less than 60 members chosen by direct election.
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly has 403 seats.
The number of seats in state assemblies is based on the 2001 census data until the first census after 2026.
Smallest Legislative Assembly is in Sikkim with 32 members.
West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Bihar follow Uttar Pradesh with 294, 288, and 243 seats respectively.
Rajasthan has 200 seats, Tamil Nadu has 234 seats, and Madhya Pradesh has 230 seats.
The seats are allocated to ensure fair representation relative to the state's total population.
D is correct тАФ Uttar Pradesh holds the highest number of assembly constituencies among all Indian states with a total of 403 members.
When studying State Legislatures, always compare the strength of the Assembly with the Legislative Council (if the state is bicameral), as UPSC and State PSCs often test the ratio or existence of upper houses.
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