Q.Find number of representatives elected from different States. Prepare a chart of representatives vs population per 2011 census.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Comparing a few States' 2011 census population against their Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seat counts shows Lok Sabha representation tracking population fairly closely, while Rajya Sabha representation favours larger States without following population as tightly.
To build this chart, list each State's 2011 census population alongside its number of Lok Sabha seats (fixed by delimitation, based on roughly-equal-population constituencies) and its number of Rajya Sabha seats (fixed by the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution). A few illustrative examples, drawing on figures the chapter itself provides for Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim:
| State | 2011 population (approx.) | Lok Sabha seats | Rajya Sabha seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ~199.8 lakh × 10 (≈1998.12 lakh, i.e. ~19.98 crore) | 80 | 31 |
| Maharashtra | ~11.24 crore | 48 | 19 |
| Bihar | ~10.4 crore | 40 | 16 |
| Sikkim | ~6.10 lakh | 1 | 1 |
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