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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India

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The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of India, where the upper house is Rajya Sabha. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by an adult universal suffrage and a first-past-the-post system to represent their respective constituencies, and they hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the president of India on the advice of the union council of ministers. The house meets in the Lok Sabha chamber of the Parliament House in New Delhi.

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  1. Parliament of India

    is part of

    The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body, composed of two houses: the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. It meets in the Parliament House in New Delhi and enacts legislation for the nation.

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

    led by

    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over its sessions and ensures orderly conduct of business. The current speaker, as of 2024, is Om Birla, elected to the position in 2019.

  3. Prime Minister of India

    supports

    The Prime Minister of India is the head of government and must command the confidence of the Lok Sabha. Narendra Modi has held the office since May 2014, leading a majority government.

  4. Rajya Sabha

    counterpart of

    The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament of India, representing the states and union territories. It has 245 members, most of whom are elected by state legislatures.

  5. Election in India

    filled by

    General elections in India are held every five years to elect members of the Lok Sabha. The 2019 election saw a voter turnout of 67.11% across the country.

  6. Constitution of India

    defined by

    The Constitution of India establishes the structure, powers, and functions of the Lok Sabha. It was adopted on 26 January 1950 and provides for a parliamentary democracy.

  7. Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha

    composed of

    Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha are elected representatives who serve five-year terms. As of 2024, there are 543 elected members representing constituencies across India.

  8. Lok Sabha Secretariat

    supported by

    The Lok Sabha Secretariat provides administrative support and research services to members and committees. It is headed by the Secretary General, who oversees legislative drafting and record keeping.

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What is Lok Sabha?

The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of India, where the upper house is Rajya Sabha.

What are the key concepts related to Lok Sabha?

The main concepts connected to Lok Sabha include Parliament of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister of India, Rajya Sabha, Election in India, Constitution of India, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Lok Sabha Secretariat. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

Which exams cover Lok Sabha?

Lok Sabha is part of Indian Polity & Constitution, which appears in the syllabus of UPSC CSE, UPSC CAPF, NDA, CDS, AFCAT, SSC CGL and 58 more exams.