Comparative Analysis of Past Delimitation Exercises & Their Impact on Governance

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                          Comparative Analysis  Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to ensure fair representation based on population changes . In India, it is conducted by the Delimitation Commission , an independent body established under Article 82 (for Lok Sabha) and Article 170 (for State Assemblies) after every Census . Key Objectives of Delimitation ✔ Equal Representation – Ensures constituencies have uniform voter strength , preventing overrepresentation or underrepresentation.  ✔ Electoral Integrity – Adjusts boundaries to reflect demographic shifts , maintaining fair political representation .  ✔ Reservation Adjustments – Determines SC/ST reserved seats based on population distribution. Historical Timeline of Delimitation in India 📌 1952 – First delimitation based on the  1951 Census .  📌 1963 – Adjustments after state reorga...

🚩The Eastern Ghats hills🚩

🚩The Eastern Ghats can be seen as a collection of low ranges and hills, including the 🔹Erramala, 🔹Nallamala, 🔹Velikonda, and 🔹Palkonda, further southwest, beyond the Krishna River. The Eastern Ghats continue as the 🔹Javadi and 🔹Shevaroy hills to the southwest of Chennai (Madras), where they converge with the Western Ghats.


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The sequence from North to South is: Palakonda hills- Javadi hills- Shevaroy hills- Annamalai hills.

✴️Which rivers come from the Eastern Ghats?

Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri are its four principal Indian rivers. Jindhagada Peak is the highest peak of eastern ghats.

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