Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha): How are the members of the Lok Sabha chosen? Focus on the mode of selection under the Constitution of India. Choose the correct statement.

Given data

• Lok Sabha is the House of the People.

Concept/ApproachUnder Articles 81–83 of the Constitution, members of the Lok Sabha are chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies.

Step-by-step reasoningElectors = adult citizens as per Representation of the People Acts; seats are filled by direct vote.

Common pitfallsConfusing with the Rajya Sabha, which is elected indirectly by state legislatures; or with the (now-omitted) nominated Anglo-Indian provision that applied to Lok Sabha seats in the past but did not change the basic rule.

Final AnswerDirectly elected by the people