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CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · Polity / Reservation in Parliament · medium

How many Parliamentary Constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled Castes?

  1. A.48
  2. B.84✓ Correct
  3. C.47
  4. D.74

Explanation

In the Lok Sabha, 84 parliamentary constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) out of 543 total seats. Additionally, 47 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs). These reservations are made under Article 330 of the Constitution to ensure representation of these historically disadvantaged communities in the lower house of Parliament.
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