Q. With reference to the system of elections to the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
The Constitution ensures uniformity of representation both among different states and among constituencies within a state.
The number of seats in the Lok Sabha allocated to each state is readjusted after every census based on the latest population figures.
The system of proportional representation has not been adopted for Lok Sabha elections due to concerns about political instability and complexity for voters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Constitution provides for uniformity of representation across states and within constituencies of a state, ensuring fairness in proportionality based on population.
- Although the Constitution provides for readjustment after every census, this was frozen by the 42nd Amendment (1976) and later extended until 2026 by the 84th Amendment (2001). Hence, allocation of seats is not adjusted after every census.
- The proportional representation system was not adopted for Lok Sabha due to concerns about low literacy, political instability, and complexity, as mentioned in the text.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
