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27.Parliament (Part-II) Flashcards

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How many members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India?

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Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India.

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What is the term of the nominated members of the Rajya Sabha?

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The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha serve a six-year term.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution allows for the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha?

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Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution of India allows for the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha.

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How many members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha as per Article 80(3)?

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Article 80(3) allows for the nomination of 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.

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What are the qualifications for the nominated members of the Rajya Sabha?

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The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha must possess special knowledge or practical experience in areas such as literature, science, art, and social service.

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How many sessions and sittings did the Rajya Sabha hold from June 2014 to the last day of the last session of the 16th Lok Sabha?

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The Rajya Sabha held 18 sessions and 329 sittings during the mentioned period.

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How many bills did the Rajya Sabha pass during the mentioned period?

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The Rajya Sabha passed 154 Bills during the mentioned period.

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What was the average number of bills passed by the Rajya Sabha in two sittings during the mentioned period?

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The Rajya Sabha passed less than one Bill in two sittings during the mentioned period.

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How does the legislative output of the Rajya Sabha during 2014-2019 compare to the periods of 2009-2014 and 2004-2009?

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The legislative output of the Rajya Sabha during 2014-2019 was lower compared to 2009-2014 and 2004-2009.

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How many bills did the Rajya Sabha clear during 2009-2014?

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The Rajya Sabha cleared 188 Bills during 2009-2014.

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How many bills did the Rajya Sabha clear during 2004-2009?

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The Rajya Sabha cleared 251 Bills during 2004-2009.

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What percentage of its allotted time was the Rajya Sabha unable to function for since 2014?

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The Rajya Sabha has been unable to function for 40% of its allotted time since 2014 due to disruptions.

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What is the significance of the Rajya Sabha?

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The Rajya Sabha is the permanent house of parliament, providing national leadership and stability.

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What advantage does the Rajya Sabha have over the Lok Sabha in terms of examining bills?

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The Rajya Sabha, being the permanent and less political house, can take a deeper and non-populist look at bills compared to the Lok Sabha.

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How does the Rajya Sabha contribute to maintaining the federal equilibrium?

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The Rajya Sabha protects the interests of the states, ensuring representation and maintaining the federal equilibrium.

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What role does the Rajya Sabha play in including eminent society members in the legislative process?

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The Rajya Sabha provides representation to eminent society members through nomination, allowing their participation in the legislative process even if they don’t participate in elections.

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How does the Rajya Sabha share the legislative burden with the Lok Sabha?

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Bills passed hastily in the Lok Sabha undergo intense scrutiny in the Rajya Sabha, ensuring a thorough examination of legislative proposals.

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Can you provide examples of the Rajya Sabha’s recent actions regarding bills?

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The Rajya Sabha recently opposed the controversial National Capital of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 and scrutinized and criticized the passage of the Aadhaar Bill 2019.

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What is one reason for the low productivity of the Rajya Sabha?

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Political tussle between the government and opposition leads to disturbances in the functioning of the Rajya Sabha, decreasing its productivity.

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What does the lack of consent on many issues reflect regarding the Rajya Sabha’s productivity?

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The lack of consent on many issues indicates that the government is unable to gain the opposition’s confidence, leading to a decrease in productivity.

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How has the Rajya Sabha become a backdoor entry for certain individuals?

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The Rajya Sabha has become a means for those who have not been elected in elections to enter the political arena.

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What has been the consequence of backdoor entries into the Rajya Sabha?

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Backdoor entries have led to an increase in the criminalization of politics, which, in turn, has contributed to the decreasing productivity of the Rajya Sabha.

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Can you provide an example of the criminalization of politics in the Rajya Sabha?

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According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), approximately 24% of the sitting Rajya Sabha members have declared criminal cases against themselves.

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How does the government exercise indirect veto power in the Rajya Sabha?

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The government often passes bills as Money Bills, which cannot be rejected by the Rajya Sabha, effectively utilizing an indirect veto power with the Lok Sabha.

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Can you provide an example of a bill passed as a Money Bill to bypass the Rajya Sabha?

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The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act 2019 was passed as a Money Bill, bypassing the Rajya Sabha.

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What are some areas where the Rajya Sabha has an equal status with the Lok Sabha?

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The Rajya Sabha has an equal status with the Lok Sabha in the introduction and passage of ordinary bills, constitutional amendment bills, and financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.

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What are some areas where the Rajya Sabha has an equal status with the Lok Sabha?

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The Rajya Sabha has an equal status with the Lok Sabha in the introduction and passage of ordinary bills, constitutional amendment bills, and financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.

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Can a Money Bill be introduced in the Rajya Sabha?

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No, a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.

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What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the passage of a Money Bill?

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The Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill. It can only return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, either with recommendations or without recommendations.

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How are recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha on a Money Bill handled by the Lok Sabha?

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The Lok Sabha has the power to accept or reject all or any of the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha. In both cases, the Money Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.

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Can a financial bill, not solely related to matters of Article 110, be introduced in the Rajya Sabha?

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No, a financial bill, not solely related to matters of Article 110, can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.

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What is the special power of the Rajya Sabha mentioned in the table?

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The Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249).

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What is another special power of the Rajya Sabha mentioned in the table?

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The Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to create new All India Services that are common to both the Centre and the states (Article 312).

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Who has the final power to determine whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not?

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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final power to determine whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not.

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What types of bills involve the equal participation of both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha?

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Constitutional amendment bills and financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India involve equal participation from both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

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Can the Rajya Sabha initiate the removal of the Vice-President?

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Yes, the Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the Vice-President through a resolution passed by a special majority in the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by a simple majority in the Lok Sabha.

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How does the position of the Rajya Sabha compare to the House of Lords in the British constitutional system?

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The position of the Rajya Sabha is not as weak as that of the House of Lords in the British constitutional system.

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How does the position of the Rajya Sabha compare to the Senate in the American constitutional system?

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The position of the Rajya Sabha is not as strong as that of the Senate in the American constitutional system.

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In which areas are the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha equal to the Lok Sabha?

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Except in financial matters and control over the council of ministers, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha in all other spheres are broadly equal and coordinate with that of the Lok Sabha.

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What is the preferred method for making decisions in Parliament?

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The preferred method for making decisions in Parliament is through a voice vote.

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How do MPs express their agreement or disagreement in a voice vote?

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MPs orally convey their agreement or disagreement to a motion in a voice vote.

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How are individual decisions of MPs combined in a voice vote?

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Individual decisions of MPs are combined in a voice vote through a loud chorus of “Ayes” or “Noes”.

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What is the drawback of a voice vote in terms of recording parliamentary stands?

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A voice vote, being an oral vote, does not put on parliamentary record the stand of political parties and individual MPs on controversial political issues.

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What is a division of vote in parliamentary procedure?

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A division of vote is a method of taking a vote that physically counts members voting.

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How is a division of vote usually conducted in modern times?

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A division of vote is usually done with an Automatic Vote Recorder, which records how each MP voted on a motion.

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What is the utility of the Rajya Sabha?

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The Rajya Sabha is useful in checking hasty bill passages and keeping a check on the government.

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What is one suggestion for dealing with unruly behavior in the Rajya Sabha?

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Stricter rules of procedure and conduct of business can be implemented to address unruly behavior.

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What can the Rajya Sabha do to bring more people-friendly bills?

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The Rajya Sabha can focus on introducing and passing bills that are beneficial and favorable to the people.

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How can the number of sittings in the Rajya Sabha be increased?

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Legislative measures, such as the Parliament (Enhancement of Productivity) Bill, 2017, can be implemented to determine a minimum number of days for Rajya Sabha sittings (e.g., 100 days).

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How should the limited time in Rajya Sabha sessions be utilized effectively?

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The Rajya Sabha should utilize its limited time in sessions by having meaningful debates on bills and ensuring effective use of the time.

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What aspect of the Anti-Defection law needs to be re-examined?

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The full powers given to political parties under the Anti-Defection law should be re-examined.

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What can citizen’s pressure groups do to improve the performance of parliament and MPs?

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Citizen’s pressure groups can undertake regular evaluations of the performance of parliament and MPs, putting pressure on MPs to perform better.

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What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

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The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 550 members.

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How is the composition of the Lok Sabha determined?

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The composition of the Lok Sabha is determined according to Article 81 of the Constitution.

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How many members represent the states in the Lok Sabha?

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A total of 530 members represent the states in the Lok Sabha.

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How many members represent the union territories in the Lok Sabha?

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There are 20 members who represent the union territories in the Lok Sabha.

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Who used to nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha?

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The President used to nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha, but this provision was abolished in 2020.

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How many members currently serve in the Lok Sabha?

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At present, the Lok Sabha has 543 members.

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How is each member of the Lok Sabha elected?

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Each member of the Lok Sabha is elected to represent a constituency, which is an area where voters elect a representative to the legislative body.

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What was the purpose of constituency representation in the Lok Sabha?

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The purpose of constituency representation is to provide equal representation to equal segments of the population.

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How are members of the Lok Sabha elected?

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All members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people.

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How does a candidate get elected as a representative in the Lok Sabha?

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The candidate who secures the largest number of votes in a constituency gets elected as the representative of the people in the Lok Sabha.

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What is the electoral system used in the Lok Sabha elections?

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The electoral system used in the Lok Sabha elections is the first past the post system, where the candidate with the most votes wins.

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What does Article 82 of the Constitution pertain to?

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Article 82 of the Constitution pertains to the enactment of a Delimitation Act by the Parliament after every Census.

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What is delimitation?

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Delimitation refers to the process of readjusting the boundaries of territorial constituencies to represent changes in population.

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What is gerrymandering?

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Gerrymandering refers to the manipulation of constituency boundaries or readjustments to favor a particular political party.

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In which country is gerrymandering most popular?

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Gerrymandering is most popular in the United States.

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What are the key ideas behind delimitation?

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The key ideas behind delimitation are providing equal representation to equal segments of the population, fair division of geographical areas among parties, and following the principle of “One Vote One Value.”

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Who appoints the Delimitation Commission?

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The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.

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What is the composition of the Delimitation Commission?

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The Delimitation Commission consists of a retired Supreme Court judge, the Chief Election Commissioner, and the respective State Election Commissioners.

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How many times has the Delimitation Commission been set up in the past?

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The Delimitation Commission has been set up four times in the past, in 1952, 1963, 1973, and 2002.

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What happened in the 2009 general elections regarding delimitation?

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In the 2009 general elections, 499 out of the total 543 Parliamentary constituencies were newly delimited based on the report of the 4th delimitation commission headed by Justice Kuldeep Singh.

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When was the freeze on the number of seats in Lok Sabha and Assemblies supposed to be lifted?

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The freeze on the number of seats in Lok Sabha and Assemblies was supposed to be lifted after the 2001 Census, but another amendment has postponed it until 2026.

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Who is currently heading the Delimitation Commission for Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland?

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Justice (retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed to head the Delimitation Commission for Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland.

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What is the current issue regarding delimitation?

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The government has constituted a Delimitation Commission headed by Justice (retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai to redraw Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland.

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