UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — TDP sought clarity from govt. on South’s seat share

Q1. As of 2026, how many times has a Delimitation Commission been constituted under a Delimitation Act since Indian independence?

  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Six

Q2. Under the Delimitation Bill, 2026, who is designated to chair the Delimitation Commission?

  • A. The Chief Election Commissioner
  • B. A person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court, appointed by the Central Government
  • C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • D. The State Election Commissioner of the concerned State

Q3. Prior to the 2026 legislative package, the allocation of Lok Sabha seats among the States was frozen on the basis of the population figures of the census of which year?

  • A. 1961
  • B. 1971
  • C. 1991
  • D. 2001

Q4. Which Union Ministry was the nodal ministry that piloted the 2026 Bills seeking to lift the freeze on readjustment of Lok Sabha seats?

  • A. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Law and Justice
  • C. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
  • D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Q5. How many Bills constituting the delimitation legislative package were introduced together in the Lok Sabha on 16 April 2026?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q6. Of the three Bills introduced on 16 April 2026, which one alone required passage by a special majority under Article 368?

  • A. The Delimitation Bill, 2026
  • B. The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
  • C. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
  • D. All three required a special majority

Q7. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Amendment) provides for the reservation of what proportion of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies?

  • A. One-fourth (25%)
  • B. One-third (33%)
  • C. One-half (50%)
  • D. One-fifth (20%)

Q8. Which newly inserted constitutional provision makes the commencement of the women's reservation contingent on a delimitation exercise carried out after the relevant census?

  • A. Article 330A
  • B. Article 334A
  • C. Article 332A
  • D. Article 243T

Q9. The State-wise Total Fertility Rate figures commonly cited in the South–North seat-share debate are drawn primarily from which official survey?

  • A. National Family Health Survey (NFHS)
  • B. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
  • C. National Achievement Survey (NAS)
  • D. Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)

Q10. In the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the figure of 815 refers to the maximum number of Lok Sabha members that may be:

  • A. elected from the States
  • B. elected from the Union Territories
  • C. nominated by the President
  • D. reserved for women

Q11. With reference to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the 2026 delimitation debate, consider the following statements: 1. The TDP is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). 2. Under the 2026 proposal, Andhra Pradesh's Lok Sabha seats were projected to rise from 25 to 38. 3. The TDP demanded that seats be redistributed purely on the basis of the 2011 population. 4. Andhra Pradesh's proportional share was projected to move only marginally, from about 4.60% to about 4.65%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The TDP is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
  2. Under the 2026 proposal, Andhra Pradesh's Lok Sabha seats were projected to rise from 25 to 38.
  3. The TDP demanded that seats be redistributed purely on the basis of the 2011 population.
  4. Andhra Pradesh's proportional share was projected to move only marginally, from about 4.60% to about 4.65%.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q12. With reference to the procedure for constitutional amendment and the fate of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. A Constitution Amendment Bill requires a majority of the total membership of each House plus a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting. 2. The 131st Amendment Bill secured the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha but was rejected by the Rajya Sabha. 3. Amendments affecting the representation of States in the Rajya Sabha additionally require ratification by not less than one-half of the State Legislatures. 4. The 131st Amendment Bill was negatived in the Lok Sabha, receiving 298 votes in favour against 230. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A Constitution Amendment Bill requires a majority of the total membership of each House plus a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.
  2. The 131st Amendment Bill secured the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha but was rejected by the Rajya Sabha.
  3. Amendments affecting the representation of States in the Rajya Sabha additionally require ratification by not less than one-half of the State Legislatures.
  4. The 131st Amendment Bill was negatived in the Lok Sabha, receiving 298 votes in favour against 230.
  • A. 1, 3 and 4
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 4