How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?

A One

B Two

C Three

D Four

Correct answer: (d) Four

Explanation

A
One
One. India has had more than a single Delimitation Commission.
B
Two
Two. Under-counts the later commissions.
C
Three
Three. Drops the 2002 Commission.
D
Four
Four. Commissions after the 1951, 1961 and 1971 Censuses, and again in 2002.

Summary. Official key is (d) four. Delimitation Commissions were constituted after the 1951, 1961 and 1971 Censuses and again in 2002 under the Delimitation Act, 2002. That is four till December 2023. (a)–(c) stop too early.

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