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?

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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in partnership with the Election Commission of India. Composition: Generally, the Delimitation Commission comprises a serving or retired Supreme Court judge as the Chairperson, an Election Commissioner nominated by the Chief Election Commissioner, and the State Election Commissioners of the respective states. Objective: To determine the number and boundaries of constituencies, to identify seats reserved for SC/ST. Delimitation Commissions have been set up four times : 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under the Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. Statement 1 is correct: The act of Delimitation is redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies to represent changes in population and done on the basis of the preceding Census. Its objective is to ensure that all population groups are fairly represented, with equitable geographic distribution so that no political party benefits. A Delimitation Commission is in charge of carrying out this exercise, and its decisions are binding

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