How many times delimitation commissions have been formed till now?
Answer
Correct Answer : c ) Four times
Explanation :Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing the boundaries or limits of territorial constituencies in a country or a province with a legislative body.
The task of delimitation has been entrusted to a high-power body. Such a body is known as Delimitation Commission or Boundary Commission.
In India, such Delimitation Commissions have been constituted 4 times – in 1952 under the Delimitation Commission Act, 1952, in 1963 under Delimitation Commission Act, 1962, in 1973 under Delimitation Act, 1972 and in 2002 under Delimitation Act, 2002.
The Delimitation Commission in India is a high-powered body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be questioned before any court.
Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
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