Delimitation and its Significance
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Which body appoints the Delimitation Commission in India?

  • The Supreme Court
  • The Election Commission of India
  • The State Election Commissioners
  • The President of India (correct)

    • How many times has the Delimitation Commission been set up in India?

  • Five times
  • Four times (correct)
  • Three times
  • Six times

    • When was the first delimitation exercise carried out in India?

  • 1970-71
  • 1960-61
  • 1980-81
  • 1950-51 (correct)

    • Which article of the Indian Constitution mandates the Delimitation Act?

    <p>Article 82</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of delimitation in India?

    <p>To provide equal representation to equal segments of a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly?

    <p>They can only approve or reject the orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Delimitation Commission in India?

    <p>Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the Union government set up a Delimitation Commission in India?

    <p>After every Census</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the Delimitation Commission's orders according to the Indian Constitution?

    <p>They are final and cannot be questioned before any court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Delimitation Commission Act enacted in India?

    <p>1952</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states faced the possibility of having their seats reduced due to family planning promotion?

    <p>Southern states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the delimitation of constituencies done based on the 2001 census?

    <p>2002-08</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 87th Amendment Act of 2003 provide for?

    <p>Delimitation of constituencies based on the 2001 census</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can delimitation be done without altering the number of seats allotted to each state in the Lok Sabha?

    <p>Yes, it can be done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats as per the Constitution?

    <p>550</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of Rajya Sabha seats as per the Constitution?

    <p>250</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the recent decision of the Assam state Cabinet regarding districts?

    <p>Approval of the merger of four districts with their constituent districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Election Commission announce regarding delimitation in Assam?

    <p>Delimitation based on Census data from 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Assam currently have?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Assembly constituencies does Assam currently have?

    <p>126</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Delimitation Commission in India

    • The President of India appoints the Delimitation Commission.
    • The Delimitation Commission has been set up four times in India.

    Background of Delimitation

    • The first delimitation exercise was carried out in India in 1952.
    • Article 82 of the Indian Constitution mandates the Delimitation Act.

    Purpose of Delimitation

    • The purpose of delimitation in India is to redistribute the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies based on the population.

    Delimitation Process

    • When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot be altered.
    • The Delimitation Commission consists of a chairperson, two ex-officio members, and one associate member.

    Formation of Delimitation Commission

    • The Union government sets up a Delimitation Commission in India after every census, when the population figures are available.

    Status of Delimitation Commission's Orders

    • The orders of the Delimitation Commission are final and cannot be challenged in any court.

    Delimitation Commission Act

    • The Delimitation Commission Act was enacted in India in 1952.

    State-Wise Delimitation

    • Some states, such as Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, faced the possibility of having their seats reduced due to family planning promotion.
    • The delimitation of constituencies was done based on the 2001 census.
    • The 87th Amendment Act of 2003 provided for the delimitation of constituencies based on the 2001 census.

    Delimitation and Seat Allocation

    • Delimitation can be done without altering the number of seats allotted to each state in the Lok Sabha.
    • The maximum number of Lok Sabha seats as per the Constitution is 552.
    • The maximum number of Rajya Sabha seats as per the Constitution is 250.

    Recent Developments

    • The Assam state Cabinet recently decided to create five new districts.
    • The Election Commission announced that delimitation would be carried out in Assam.
    • Assam currently has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies and 126 Assembly constituencies.

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