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Consider the following statements with regard to ten percent reservation for economically weak in the general category (a) It was given by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019 (b) The Constitutional Amendment bill was passed by the Parliament on January 9, 2019, by a simple majority. (c) The Constitutional Amendment Act amends articles 14 and 17 of the constitution. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to ten percent reservation for economically weak in the general category (a) It was given by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019 (b) The Constitutional Amendment bill was passed by the Parliament on January 9, 2019, by a simple majority. (c) The Constitutional Amendment Act amends articles 14 and 17 of the constitution. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer (a) and (b)

The correct answer is (a) and (b).

Key Points

  • The government of India introduced a 10% reservation for the economically weak in a general category by the 103rd constitutional (amendment) act of 2019.
  • This act was amended in articles 15 and 16. (Hence C is incorrect)
  • This act provided a ten percent reservation in public jobs and educational institutions.
  • The parliament passed this act on 9 January 2019 by a simple majority.

Additional Information

  •  Right to Equality (14-18)

Article

Description

Article 14

Equality before law within India

Article 15

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of caste, religion, race, sex, and place of birth

Article 16

Equality of opportunity in the matter of public employment

Article 17

Abolition of Untouchability

Article 18

Abolition of Titles (except military)

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