Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission in India The orders issued by th...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission in India:

The orders issued by the Delimitation Commission can be challenged only in supreme court.
The copies of its orders are laid before both the house of parliament and the State Legislative Assembly concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

both 1 and 2

neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Delimitation Commission
The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.

Composition:

Retired Supreme Court judge
Chief Election Commissioner
Respective State Election Commissioners

Functions:

To determine the number and boundaries of constituencies to make population of all constituencies nearly equal.
To identify seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, wherever their population is relatively large.
In case of difference of opinion among members of the Commission, the opinion of the majority prevails.
The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.