Article 336 of the Constitution of India made special provisions for the Anglo-Indian community regarding appointments to certain services like railways, customs, postal, and telegraph services, for a temporary period after the commencement of the Constitution. These special provisions were in force initially but have since ceased to operate.
Which community gets special provision for Central Services in Article 336 ?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Special provisions for Anglo-Indians)
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Answer: D. Anglo-Indian Community
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