Reservation of Constituencies

What does FPTP stand for in the context of elections?

• First Past The Post

• Fixed Proportional To Parties

• First Preference To Parties

• Final Polling To People

Why was the system of reserved constituencies adopted?

• To eliminate the need for elections

• To increase the number of constituencies

• To ensure only dominant groups are represented

• To provide fair representation to oppressed social groups

How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha?

• 84

• 47

• 50

• 100

What is the role of the Delimitation Commission?

• To conduct elections

• To draw up the boundaries of constituencies

• To reserve seats for women

• To manage voter registration

What was the initial duration for the reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What is the current demand regarding reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies?

• More seats for Scheduled Castes

• Reservation of seats for women

• Reservation of seats for minorities

• More seats for Scheduled Tribes

Which body is responsible for deciding the reserved constituencies?

• Election Commission of India

• State Legislative Assemblies

• Delimitation Commission

• Parliament of India

What was a concern regarding the 'separate electorates' system?

• It would increase voter turnout

• It would lead to more political parties

• It would ensure fair representation

• It would not suit the Indian context

How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?

• 84

• 60

• 47

• 50

What is the primary purpose of reserving seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies?

• To limit the number of candidates

• To provide fair representation to oppressed social groups

• To ensure representation of all social groups

• To increase the number of political parties