Q. In which of the following year/s is/are the Parliament enacted the delimitation commission act?
1.1952
2.1992
3.2002
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
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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