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The correct answer is C. 109.
The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. The number of seats reserved for SCs and STs is determined by the Delimitation Commission, which is appointed by the President of India every 25 years. The current Delimitation Commission was appointed in 2020 and its report is expected to be submitted in 2022.
The number of seats reserved for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha has increased over time. In the first Lok Sabha, which was elected in 1952, there were 79 seats reserved for SCs and 40 seats reserved for STs. In the 17th Lok Sabha, which was elected in 2019, there are 84 seats reserved for SCs and 47 seats reserved for STs.
The reservation of seats for SCs and STs is intended to ensure that these groups have a fair representation in the Lok Sabha. The reservation of seats is one of the affirmative action measures that have been taken by the Indian government to promote social justice and equality.
The following are the options for the question:
A. 39
This option is incorrect because there are 84 seats reserved for SCs in the Lok Sabha.
B. 85
This option is incorrect because there are 84 seats reserved for SCs and 47 seats reserved for STs in the Lok Sabha.
C. 109
This option is correct because there are 84 seats reserved for SCs and 47 seats reserved for STs in the Lok Sabha.
D. 131
This option is incorrect because there are 84 seats reserved for SCs and 47 seats reserved for STs in the Lok Sabha.