UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Consider the following statements about the newspaper’s report on delimitation: 1. The government had stated that the current proportion of States could be retained in an enlarged Lok Sabha of up to 850 seats. 2. The women’s reservation issue was described as already settled for the next delimitation. 3. Distribution of seats on the basis of the 2011 Census was mentioned in subsequently introduced Bills. Which statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements reflect the editorial’s account. It says the government publicly proposed retaining State proportions in a Lok Sabha of up to 850 seats, while women’s one-third reservation was treated as settled. It also notes Bills requiring seat distribution on the 2011 Census. The debate is therefore about size and allocation.

Topics: delimitation, electoral representation, indian polity, lok sabha seat allocation