Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : Code :List–I
(Constitutional Amendment Act)List–II
(Major Amendment)A. The Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act 1. Constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes B. The Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act 2. Abolition of reservation of seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies C. The Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act 3. Ten percent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the Central Government jobs D. The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 4. Thirty-three percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Each amendment act is matched with its principal subject matter.
| List-I (Amendment) | List-II (Major Amendment) | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| A. 102nd Amendment Act | 1. Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes | Enacted in 2018, it inserted Article 338B giving constitutional status to the NCBC. |
| B. 103rd Amendment Act | 3. 10% EWS reservation in central government jobs | Enacted in 2019, it introduced Articles 15(6) and 16(6) providing 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment. |
| C. 104th Amendment Act | 2. Abolition of Anglo-Indian reservation | Enacted in 2020, it ended the reserved seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, while extending SC/ST reservation. |
| D. 106th Amendment Act | 4. 33% women's reservation | Enacted in 2023 as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, it provides for one-third reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. |
Hence, the correct code is A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4.
Important Questions from Amendment of the Constitution
Consider the following statements :
- A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
- When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
- A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- From amongst the following, identify the correct option that captures the changes made in Article 74(1) of the Constitution of India through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
(a) Executive powers of the Union shall be vested with the President of India.
(b) The Prime Minister has the duty to brief the President about decisions of the Council of Ministers.
(c) The President shall exercise his/her functions on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.
(d) The President shall have the right to summon or prorogue the Houses of the Parliament. In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
- The Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution of India by the
- The 91st Amendment Act of Indian Constitution was brought in
