Q. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1.The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
2.The Commission is mandated to identify seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
3.Under Article 82, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct. The Commission is mandated to identify seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Under Article 82, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census.
Source: ForumIAS