Q. Who can make provisions with respect to matters relating to delimitation of constituencies?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Parliament
Explanation:
Delimitation of constituencies refers to the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to reflect changes in population.
- According to Article 82 of the Indian Constitution, only the Parliament has the authority to make provisions related to the delimitation of constituencies after every census.
- Parliament passes a Delimitation Act, and thereafter, the Delimitation Commission is constituted by the Central Government to carry out the delimitation process.
Other Options:
- (B) President – Cannot make laws; only gives assent or acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- (C) Rajya Sabha – It is part of the Parliament, but cannot act independently on delimitation.
- (D) State Legislature – Has no role in delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies.
Conclusion:
Parliament has the exclusive power to make provisions with respect to delimitation of constituencies.
Hence, the correct answer is (A) Parliament.
Explanation by: Admin
Delimitation of constituencies refers to the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to reflect changes in population.
- According to Article 82 of the Indian Constitution, only the Parliament has the authority to make provisions related to the delimitation of constituencies after every census.
- Parliament passes a Delimitation Act, and thereafter, the Delimitation Commission is constituted by the Central Government to carry out the delimitation process.
Other Options:
- (B) President – Cannot make laws; only gives assent or acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- (C) Rajya Sabha – It is part of the Parliament, but cannot act independently on delimitation.
- (D) State Legislature – Has no role in delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies.
Conclusion:
Parliament has the exclusive power to make provisions with respect to delimitation of constituencies.
Hence, the correct answer is (A) Parliament.