Delimitation and Representation
Political Science ⇒ Democracy and Political Processes
Delimitation and Representation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the composition of the Delimitation Commission in India.
Describe the impact of urbanization on the delimitation of constituencies.
Describe the process followed by the Delimitation Commission to finalize constituency boundaries.
Describe the relationship between population growth and the need for delimitation.
Explain how delimitation can affect the political fortunes of parties and candidates.
Explain the impact of delimitation on political representation in India.
Explain the term 'constituency' in the context of Indian elections.
Explain the term 'representation' in the context of Indian democracy.
Delimitation affects which of the following? (1) Number of constituencies (2) Boundaries of constituencies (3) Population of constituencies (4) All of the above
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha after each census? (1) Article 81 (2) Article 82 (3) Article 324 (4) Article 356
Which constitutional body is responsible for carrying out delimitation in India? (1) Election Commission of India (2) Delimitation Commission (3) Supreme Court (4) President of India
Which of the following best describes 'malapportionment'? (1) Equal representation (2) Unequal representation due to population differences (3) Reservation of seats (4) Proportional representation
Fill in the blank: The Delimitation Act is passed by the _______.
Fill in the blank: The Delimitation Commission is also known as the _______ Commission.
Fill in the blank: The Delimitation Commission's orders come into effect as soon as they are published in the _______.
Fill in the blank: The last delimitation exercise in India was carried out based on the census of the year _______.
True or False: Delimitation can lead to the creation of new constituencies.
True or False: The Delimitation Commission can increase or decrease the total number of seats in the Lok Sabha.
True or False: The Delimitation Commission is a temporary body constituted only when required.
True or False: The number of seats in the Lok Sabha is fixed and cannot be changed.
