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Delimitation Commission

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Periodically redraws the boundaries of parliamentary and assembly constituencies based on the latest census, ensuring equal representation by population. Constituted under Delimitation Acts, chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge, with the Election Commission and state representatives. The Commission’s orders hold force of law and cannot be questioned in courts. However, seat allocation for SC/ST must be safeguarded. Delimitation addresses demographic shifts (urbanization, population changes), preventing imbalanced representation. Critics allege political manipulation or delayed updates hamper fair representation. Nonetheless, delimitation fosters equitable legislative constituencies, reflecting evolving population densities and maintaining the principle of “one person, one vote.”

Practice Questions

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

Who is the first woman President of India?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?