- Article 15(4) and 16(4): Enable the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens (SEBCs) or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, including reservations in educational institutions and public employment. This is directly related to reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which are included within SEBCs. Thus, A maps to 3 (Other Backward Classes (OBCs)). - Article 243D: Provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat and reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women in Panchayats. Thus, C maps to 2 (Panchayati Raj Institutions). - Article 15(6) and 16(6): Added by the 103rd Amendment Act, 2019, they provide for reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). This is not listed as option 1, 2, or 3 in List-II.
Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the given options. List-I (Constitution List-II (Area of reserva‐ Articles) tions)
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles on Special Provisions for Certain States and Classes)
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Answer: B. Article 15 (6) and 2. Panchayati Raj Institu‐ 16 (6) tions 3. Other Backward
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