The 84th Constitutional Amendment extended the use of which census's population figures for the statewise distribution of parliamentary seats?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1971 census
- Step 1: The 84th Amendment, dated 21 February 2002, extended the use of 1971 national census population figures for the statewise distribution of parliamentary seats. Answer: 1971 census. It amended articles 55, 81, 82, 170, 330 and 332. Why not the others: 1951 census, 1991 census and 2011 census don't fit.
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