J&K Delimitation Flashcards
How many additional seats have been proposed for Jammu and Kashmir?
Six in Jammu and one in Kashmir
How many seats are to be reserved for SC and ST?
Seven for SC and nine for ST
What was the earlier no. of seats in Jammu and Kashmir
37 in Jammu and 46 in Kashmir
How many seats are to be reserved for PoK
24
Who is heading the delimitation commission
Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai
Who are the two ex-officio members in the commission
Chief election commissioner - Sushil Chandra and J&K election commissioner - KK Sharma
Article 82
The Parliament has the authority to enact a delimitation act after every census
Article 170
State can be divided into territorial constituencies as per the Delimitation Act after every Census
In which years has the delimitation commission been set up
1952, 1963, 1971, 2002
The delimitation of the state’s Assembly seats was governed by what?
Jammu and Kashmir constitution and Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People Act, 1957
Who conducted the lat delimitation exercise?
KK Gupta Commission
What will be the total legislative seats in J&K
90
Until which year was the freeze on delimitation in J&K put?
2026
84th amendment act, 2001
The total seats in the Lok Sabha on basis of the 1971 census were frozen until 2026
Who appoints the delimitation commission?
The President
