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Parliament (Part V, Chapter II)

Composition of the two Houses and delimitation

Practise 4 PYQs

Concepts to cover

  1. Parliament is the President and two Houses (Art. 79)
  2. Rajya Sabha composition: States, UTs and nominated members (Art. 80)
  3. Lok Sabha composition and ceilings (Art. 81)
  4. Readjustment after census and the freeze till 2026 (Art. 82)
  5. Delimitation Commission: orders final, laid without modification
  6. Duration of the Houses (Art. 83)
  7. Qualifications for membership (Art. 84)
  8. Reservation of seats for women (Art. 330A, 332A, 334A; 106th Amendment)
Where to study

The Constitution of India

  • Art. 79-84
  • Fourth Schedule
  • Art. 79
  • Art. 80
  • Art. 81
  • Art. 82
  • Art. 327
  • Art. 83
  • Art. 84
  • Art. 330A
  • Art. 332A
  • Art. 334A

Indian Polity · M. Laxmikanth

  • ch. 22 Composition of the Two Houses
  • ch. 38 Election Commission

The Delimitation Act, 2002

  • s. 3 Constitution of Delimitation Commission
  • s. 4 Duties of the Commission
  • s. 10 Publication of orders and their date of operation
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