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Download Solution PDFTotal number of members of Parliament from Kerala:
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Option 3 : 29
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Key Points
- Kerala sends a total of 29 members to the Indian Parliament.
- Out of these, 20 members are elected to the Lok Sabha (House of the People), the lower house of the Parliament.
- Additionally, 9 members are sent to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the upper house of the Parliament.
- The number of members from each state is determined based on the population of the state as per the Constitution of India.
Important Points
- The Lok Sabha is the directly elected lower house of the Parliament, and its members represent constituencies across India.
- The Rajya Sabha is the indirectly elected upper house, and its members are elected by the legislative assemblies of the states and union territories.
- The representation of states in Parliament is proportional to their population to ensure equitable representation.
Latest Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Updates
Last updated on Apr 10, 2025
-> The Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Notification 2025 has bee released (Advt No. 743/2024).
-> Interested candidates can apply online from 31st December 2024 to 29th January 2025.
-> The selection process for the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Recruitment will include an endurance test, followed by physical efficiency test (PET), medical exam, and written test (if applicable).
-> Selected candidates will receive Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer salary in pay-scale of Rs. 27900 – 63700.
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