== APPENDIX XXII ==

Comparative Statement of Minority Representation under the Government of India Act, 1935, in the Central Legislature


      Muslims.  Scheduled Castes.  Indian Christians.  Sikhs. 
  Total Seats for British India  Seats allotted under the Act  Seats due according to population  Excess + or Deficit -  Seats allotted under the Act  Seats due according to population  Excess + or Deficit -  Seats allotted under the Act  Seats due according to population  Excess + or Deficit -  Seats allotted under the Act  Seats due according to population  Excess + or Deficit - 
I. Lower House.  250  82  67  +15  19  35  ÷16  8  3  +5  6  3  +3 
II. Upper House  150  49  40  +9  6  21  ÷15  Nil  2  ÷2  4  2  +2 

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