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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

Which is the largest state in India by area?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?