Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Election Commission of India is responsible for carrying out the delimitation process in India.
2.The President of India appoints the Delimitation Commission in India.
3.The decisions made by the Delimitation Commission cannot be modified or vetoed by any authority.
How many of statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Delimitation Commission is responsible for carrying out the delimitation process. The Delimitation Commission is an independent body appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The President of India appoints the Delimitation Commission, which includes a retired Supreme Court judge, the Chief Election Commissioner, and respective State Election Commissioners. The orders of the Delimitation Commission have the force of law and cannot be challenged in any court or modified by any authority.
Source: The Hindu
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