The Lok Sabha (House of the People) was duly constituted for the first time on __________.

The correct answer is 17 April 1952.Key Points

• The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament and represents the people of India.
• The first Lok Sabha was constituted on April 17, 1952, after the first general elections held in 1951-52.
• The Constituent Assembly of India had adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949, and it came into effect on January 26, 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian history.
• However, the first general elections were held in 1951-52, and it took some time to set up the Lok Sabha and other institutions of democracy.

Additional Information

• 1951-1952 represents the year when the first general elections were held.
• Sukumar Sen was chosen to serve as the first Chief Election Commissioner in March 1950.
• The Representation of the People Act, which outlined the procedures for elections to the Houses of Parliament and the Houses of Legislature in each state, was passed by the Indian Parliament a month later.
• It was carried out in accordance with the Indian Constitution's rules, which were adopted on November 26, 1949.
• 1950 represents the year when the Constitution came into effect.
• The Indian Constitution is the country's highest law.
• Based on the proposal put forth by M.N. Roy, the document establishes the framework that defines the fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of governmental institutions as well as the fundamental rights, guiding principles, and obligations of citizens.