Question

The assembly election in __________________, was the first to use the new boundaries as drawn by the 2002 Delimitation commission.
1. Karnataka
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. New Delhi
4. Madhya Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Karnataka

The correct answer is Option(1).i.e.Karnataka.

• The assembly election in Karnataka was the first to use the new boundaries as drawn by the 2002 delimitation commission. 
• This election was conducted in three phases in May 2008. 
• Delimitation commission: 
  • Under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission  Act, The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is established by the Government of India. 
  • It was founded in 1952 by Govt. of India and the Headquarter of this commission in -New Delhi. 
• Major Keypoints: 
  • The main function of the commission has reframed the boundaries of the various assembly and also reframe constituencies of on a recent census. 
  • The representation from each State is unchanged during the implementation. 
  • Although the number of ST and SC seats in a state is variable in accordance with the census. 
  • The Commission is an independent body & powerful and whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law. 
• Delimitation Act set up: 
  • In India, Delimitation commissions have been set up four times in the past. 
  • These are 1952, 1963, 1973, and 2002 under Delimitation Commission Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972, and 2002 respectively.
  • The latest delimitation commission was set up on 12 July 2002 after the census of 2001. 
  • Justice Kuldip Singh who was a retired Judge of the Supreme Court was the Chairperson.