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For economically backward classes, by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment in 2019, Article 15(6) and 16(6) of the Indian Constitution, the following provisions are made. Choose the correct option. a. This reservation can be availed by persons not benefiting by schemes for SC, ST, OBC. b. The reservation proportion will be up to 13% for economically backward classes. c. This reservation is for education and job-related benefits. d. The reservation proportion will be up to 10% for economically backward classes. Which of the above sentences is correct?

For economically backward classes, by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment in 2019, Article 15(6) and 16(6) of the Indian Constitution, the following provisions are made. Choose the correct option. a. This reservation can be availed by persons not benefiting by schemes for SC, ST, OBC. b. The reservation proportion will be up to 13% for economically backward classes. c. This reservation is for education and job-related benefits. d. The reservation proportion will be up to 10% for economically backward classes. Which of the above sentences is correct? Correct Answer Only c and d

The correct answer is Only c and d.

Key Points

103rd Constitutional Amendment in 2019, Article 15(6) and 16(6) of the Indian Constitution -

  • On January 9th  2019, the Parliament of India enacted the Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019 which enabled the State to make reservations in higher education and matters of public employment on the basis of economic criteria alone.
  • The Act amended Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution by inserting 15(6) and 16(6).
  • The Amendment under Article 15(6) enables the State to make special provisions for the advancement of any economically weaker section of citizens, including reservations in educational institutions.
  • The amendment was made to provide for 10% reservation to the citizens, belonging to the Economic Weaker Section (EWS) category in the jobs and educational institutions to the economically backward section in the general category. Hence statement b is not correct and statements c and d are correct.
  • It was enacted to promote the welfare of the poor not covered by the 50% reservation policy for SCs, STs and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). Hence statement a is not correct.
  • The reservation to the EWS category was provided without touching upon the existing scheme of reservation for the backward classes which include Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). 

Related Questions

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?
In the following question, sentences of a paragraph have been jumbled and labeled as A, B, C, and D. You are required to rearrange the jumbled sentences of the paragraph and mark your response accordingly by selecting the correct option. A: On 12 January 2019, The Economic Weaker Section Reservation Bill Article 15(4) and Article 16(4) which ensures 10% reservations to the poor and lower-middle-class people in upper castes were cleared by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind. B: On 7 January 2019, The Union Cabinet had approved a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Economically Weaker Section in the General category. C: It was decided by the cabinet that this would be over and above the existing 50% reservation. D: The Union Government of India tabled the Constitution (One Hundred And Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 which provided 10% additional quota for the EWS students amongst the erstwhile Unreserved category or General category students.
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Which of the following statements are not true about the process of Constitutional Amendment in India?
1. The Parliament can amend the Constitution with a special majority.
2. State Assemblies can propose amendment in the Constitution.
3. A Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be introduced only in the Lower House of the Parliament.
4. Deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be removed by a joint session of the Parliament.
5. The President of India enjoys the veto power over Constitutional Amendment Bills passed by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer:
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Which amendment of the constitution provides 27% reservation for other backward classes as private higher education institutions in government? A. 91st amendment B. 92nd Amendment C. 93rd amendment   D. 94th amendment
Consider the following statements related to constitution amendments: (i) Article 368 mentions two methods of constitution-amendment. (ii) Constitution-amendment bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. (iii) In the event of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament on the Constitution-Amendment Bill, a joint sitting of the two Houses may be called. (iv) The President cannot exercise a veto power on the Constitution-Amendment Bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning Constitutional Amendment? 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in any house of the Parliament. 2. State Legislature cannot initiate an amendment to the Constitution. 3. Article 368 of the Indian Constitution provides for three types of Amendment.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Fundamental rights are not absolute. They are subject to reasonable restrictions.
2. Freedom of press is implicit in article 19 of the constitution
3. Socially and economically backward classes of persons are entitled to get benefit under clause (4) of Article 15 of the Constitution.
4. Equal protection of laws under Article 14 of the constitution is based upon English law
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