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
On 15th July 2021, _________ was appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha.
- Who has the authority to make laws for multi-state co-operative societies?
- Who elects the members of the Estimates Committee in the Indian Parliament?
After question hour, a motion moved by a Member of Parliament to draw the attention of Executive for discussing a definite matter of public importance is called?
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by the
