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Q186. Which reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:

  1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
  2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 329(a) of the Constitution and statutory provisions of the Delimitation Acts, the orders of the Delimitation Commission have the force of law and cannot be called into question in any court of law once published in the Gazette.

Statement 2 is correct: When delimitation orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the relevant State Legislative Assemblies, neither body is permitted to introduce any modifications or amendments to these orders.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q186)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q186

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 186 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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