Question

The main purpose of the Delimitation Bill is

• A. to increase the number of Supreme Court judges
• B. to increase the number of High Court judges
• C. to amend taxation laws
• D. to redraw the boundaries of electoral constituencies

Hint:

Break down the word:
De-limit = To set limits/boundaries.
In polity, limits are set on voting/electoral map boundaries based on population shifts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the term delimitation.
Delimitation means fixing or redrawing the territorial limits of electoral constituencies for elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
Step 2: Know the purpose.
The Delimitation Bill and subsequent Delimitation Acts aim to redraw electoral constituency boundaries based on updated census data so that representation remains fair and proportionate.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
Delimitation has no connection to increasing judges in the Supreme Court or High Courts (options 1 and 2) or amending taxation laws (option 3).
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