As per the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, ______ seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 84
As per the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, 84 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the Lok Sabha. Prior to this, the number was 79. This readjustment was based on the 2001 Census figures, aiming to ensure proportionate representation for these communities in the Indian Parliament. The total number of Lok Sabha seats remains at 543.