The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 introduced the provision for reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in educational institutions and public employment. This was achieved by inserting clause (6) into Article 15, enabling the state to make special provisions for the advancement of any economically weaker sections of citizens, including reservations up to 10% in educational institutions. Simultaneously, clause (6) was also inserted into Article 16, enabling the state to make provisions for the reservation of appointments or posts up to 10% in favour of any economically weaker sections of citizens, in addition to existing reservations.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 370 was included in the original Constitution adopted in 1950. Article 35A was added much later in 1954, based on the powers conferred by Article 370. So, it wasn't introduced with Article 370, but under it. - Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 35A was a special provision regarding the rights of permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, not a Directive Principle of State Policy (which are listed in Part IV of the Constitution). - Statement 4 is incorrect: Article 32 of the Constitution deals with the right to Constitutional Remedies, which allows citizens to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights. Article 35A had no direct relation to Article 32. 68. Which Articles have been inserted to provide reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in 2019?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021 · HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles on Special Provisions for Certain States and Classes)
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