2023 · Q92
Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution of India has introduced reservations in education and in public employment for people from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of society?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A$The Constitution (101^{st} Amendment) Act$
- BThe Constitution ($102^{nd}$ Amendment) Act
- CThe Constitution ($122^{nd}$ Amendment) Act
- DThe Constitution ($103^{rd}$ Amendment) Act
Explanation
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019 introduced reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections by inserting Articles 15(6) and 16(6), providing up to 10% reservation in education and public employment. The 101st Amendment relates to GST and the 102nd to the National Commission for Backward Classes.