- As per the delimitation order based on the 2001 census (which is currently in effect for seat allocation), Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats, out of which 5 are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Statement A is correct. - Karnataka has 224 elected seats in its Legislative Assembly. Out of these, 36 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and 15 for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Statement D is correct.
The Delimitation Commission of India determined that the total number of Parliamentary seats allocated to Karnataka be in the following ratio: A. Out of 28 Lok Sabha seats, 05 seats should be reserved for Scheduled Castes and 02 for Scheduled Tribes. B. Out of 28 Lok Sabha seats, 07 seats should be reserved for Scheduled Castes and 05 for Scheduled Tribes. C. Out of 224 Assembly seats, 76 seats should be reserved for Scheduled Castes and 28 for Scheduled Tribes. D. Out of 224 Assembly seats, 36 seats should be reserved for Scheduled Castes and 15 for Scheduled Tribes. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Reservation of seats in Parliament and State Legislatures)
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