Question

Reserved seats in L.S. for SC. and ST

Answer 1

Of the total strength of 543, in Lok Sabha, 79 seats are served for the Scheduled Castes and 40 for the Scheduled Tribes. Article 330 provides that seats shall be reserved in Lok Sabha for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and article332(1) provides reservation of seats for them in the State Assemblies.