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What is the official procedure for determining the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh for elections to the Lok Sabha?
A. Delimitation Commission appointed by an Act of Parliament✓ Correct Answer
B. Resolution passed by the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
C. Direct executive order by the Election Commission of India without statutory backing
D. Notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs
💡 Solution & Explanation
The readjustment of parliamentary constituencies is carried out by a Delimitation Commission established by Parliament under a Delimitation Commission Act after each census, ensuring fair representation based on population figures. While the Election Commission assists, the statutory commission possesses the primary delimitation mandate. Arunachal Pradesh's constituency boundaries are periodically reviewed under these statutory provisions.
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