Delimitation Commission in India
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What is the primary function of the Delimitation Commission in India?

  • To allocate resources to states
  • To conduct the census
  • To fix the boundaries and allocate seats for constituencies in the Parliament and state legislatures (correct)
  • To manage election campaigns
  • Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Delimitation Commission established?

  • Article 370
  • Article 356
  • Article 82 (correct)
  • Article 239
  • How many times has the Delimitation Commission been constituted in India so far?

  • 6 times
  • 4 times (correct)
  • 5 times
  • 3 times
  • Which year saw the last delimitation exercise in India?

    <p>2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Delimitation Commission works in collaboration with which of the following bodies?

    <p>Election Commission of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who chairs the Delimitation Commission in India?

    <p>A retired Supreme Court judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a task of the Delimitation Commission?

    <p>Conducting general elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was last affected by the delimitation exercise in 2022?

    <p>Jammu &amp; Kashmir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delimitation of constituencies is based on which of the following?

    <p>Population data from the latest census</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Delimitation Commission was established under which act?

    <p>Delimitation Commission Act, 2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body is responsible for implementing the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission?

    <p>Election Commission of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delimitation affects which of the following levels of elections?

    <p>State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of census data in the delimitation process?

    <p>It helps to determine the number of reserved seats for SC/ST communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state or Union Territory underwent a special delimitation exercise post its reorganization in 2019?

    <p>Jammu &amp; Kashmir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authority has the power to make changes to the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission?

    <p>None, the recommendations are final and cannot be modified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Delimitation Commission in India

    • The Delimitation Commission in India is responsible for fixing the boundaries of constituencies and allocating seats in the Parliament and state legislatures.
    • Established under Article 82 of the Indian Constitution, the Delimitation Commission has been constituted 4 times so far.
    • The last delimitation exercise in India was in 2008.
    • The Delimitation Commission works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.
    • The Delimitation Commission is headed by a retired Supreme Court judge.
    • The commission's main tasks include adjusting constituency boundaries, increasing the number of seats in Parliament, and allocating seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
    • The Delimitation Commission does NOT conduct general elections.
    • The Jammu and Kashmir region was the last to have a delimitation exercise in 2022.
    • The delimitation of constituencies is based on population data from the latest census.
    • The Delimitation Commission was created under the Delimitation Commission Act of 2002.
    • The Election Commission of India is responsible for implementing the recommendations set out by the Delimitation Commission.
    • Delimitation affects both State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
    • The census is used to determine the number of reserved seats for SC/ST communities.
    • Jammu and Kashmir underwent a special delimitation exercise in 2019 following its reorganization.
    • The recommendations of the Delimitation Commission are final and cannot be modified.

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    This quiz explores the Delimitation Commission in India, its establishment, functions, and recent activities. Learn about the constitutional basis of the commission, its role in shaping electoral boundaries, and its impact on representation. Test your knowledge about the commission's history and significance in Indian democracy.

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