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Delimitation Commission and Electoral Constituencies in India

Learn about India's Delimitation Commission, its role in redrawing parliamentary constituency boundaries, and the structure of Lok Sabha constituencies across states.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Delimitation Commission to redraw electoral boundaries?

  1. Article 82
  2. Article 83
  3. Article 84
  4. Article 85
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the Delimitation Commission when redrawing electoral boundaries?

  1. To ensure equal representation of voters in each constituency
  2. To ensure that each constituency has a compact and contiguous geographical area
  3. To ensure that each constituency has a similar population size
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How often is the Delimitation Commission constituted?

  1. Every 10 years
  2. Every 15 years
  3. Every 20 years
  4. Every 25 years
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who appoints the members of the Delimitation Commission?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Prime Minister of India
  3. The Chief Election Commissioner of India
  4. The Supreme Court of India
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the Delimitation Commission?

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 9
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Delimitation Commission?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state has the largest number of Lok Sabha constituencies?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Maharashtra
  3. West Bengal
  4. Bihar
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state has the smallest number of Lok Sabha constituencies?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Mizoram
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Nagaland
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in India?

  1. 543
  2. 545
  3. 547
  4. 549
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 9
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years
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