Bihar Special GK PYQ 210 of 603 · Political Scenario

How many members are elected to the Lok Sabha from Bihar?

  1. A20
  2. B30
  3. C35
  4. D40

56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2014

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Correct answer: (d) 40

Explanation

Before 15 November, 2000, undivided Bihar had 54 Lok Sabha seats and 22 Rajya Sabha seats. After the formation of Jharkhand on 15 November, 2000, Bihar was left with 40 Lok Sabha seats and 16 Rajya Sabha seats.

This explanation is carried over from question 34 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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