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Download Solution PDFHow many Lok Sabha seats are there in the state of Odisha?
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Option 2 : 21
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 21.
Key Points
- Odisha is represented by 21 members in the Lok Sabha.
- The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament.
- Lok Sabha members are directly elected by the people of India.
- The total number of Lok Sabha seats is 543, distributed among the states based on their population.
Important Points
- Odisha is an eastern Indian state, known for its ancient temples and rich cultural heritage.
- Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha.
- Odisha has a total of 147 legislative assembly seats.
- The state is also represented in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, by 10 members.
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