Q. How many times has Parliament enacted the Delimitation Commission Acts?

[A] Twice

[B] Thrice

[C] Four

[D] Six

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: After every census, a readjustment is to be made in (a) allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states, and (b) division of each state into territorial constituencies.

  • Parliament is empowered to determine the authority and the manner in which it is to be made.
  • Accordingly, Parliament has enacted the Delimitation Commission Acts in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002 for this purpose.

Source: Laxmikanth

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