As of 26 January 2019, _______ seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and _________ seats are reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha.
84, 47
Lok Sabha Reserved Seats for SC & ST Explained
The Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats in the Parliament to ensure adequate representation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This mechanism is crucial for safeguarding the interests of these communities in the legislative process.
Constitutional Mandate for Reservation
Article 330 of the Constitution of India specifically addresses the reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People (Lok Sabha). This constitutional provision ensures that these communities have a voice in the national legislature.
Reserved Seats Figures in Lok Sabha
As per the information relevant to January 26, 2019, the number of seats reserved in the Lok Sabha for these communities are established based on population distribution and delimitation orders.
- Scheduled Castes (SC): There are 84 seats reserved for SC members.
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): There are 47 seats reserved for ST members.
These reserved seats are allocated across various constituencies throughout India, ensuring representation from different regions.
Important Questions from Parliament
The Council of Ministers shall not exceed ______% of the total number of members of the Assembly of States.
When was the first Session of the Lok Sabha of independent India held?
As of 31st October 2023, the senior-most member (in terms of age) in the 17th Lok Sabha, Shafiqur Rahman Barq represents which political party?
Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is correct?
A maximum of ______ members can be nominated by the President of India to become the member of the Rajya Sabha.
