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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

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Union List of the Indian Constitution?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?