How many Anglo Indian members were nominated to the House of the People by the President under Article 331 of the Indian Constitution?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Article 331 of the Indian Constitution provides for the special representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
According to this provision, the President of India has the power to nominate members of the Anglo-Indian community if, in the President’s opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House of the People. Historically, two Anglo-Indian members were nominated to the Lok Sabha under this article.
| Number of Anglo-Indian Members Nominated | Two |
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The correct answer to the question "How many Anglo Indian members were nominated to the House of the People by the President under Article 331 of the Indian Constitution?" is: Two.
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