Q5 · UPPSC current affairs · 17 October 2026 · News · Delimitation Commission and Constitutional Framework

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Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission:1.The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered statutory body whose orders carry the force of law.2.The orders passed by the Delimitation Commission can be challenged in the Supreme Court of India under Article 32.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Neither 1 nor 2
C 2 only
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Delimitation Commission is a statutory body whose orders carry the force of law. Statement 2 is incorrect because its orders explicitly cannot be challenged in any court of law.

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