General Studies MCQs

Question

Which Constitutional Amendment introduced reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 103rd Amendment Act, 2019

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “103rd Amendment Act, 2019”.
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 introduced a 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in educational institutions and government jobs.

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  2. B) Articles 20 and 21
  3. C) Articles 32 and 226
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  2. B) Maharashtra
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  2. B) Article 23
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