Article 330 of the Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha.
Article 332 of the Indian Constitution ensures similar reservation for SCs and STs in the Legislative Assemblies of the states.
These provisions aim to promote political representation of historically disadvantaged communities and address long-standing social inequalities.
They form an important part of India’s constitutional framework to ensure inclusivity and equal participation in governance.
The number of reserved seats is determined based on the population proportion of SCs and STs in each state or union territory.
Important Questions from Indian Polity
Which south-eastern Dravidian language has been approved by Odisha state to be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, on 10th July 2023?
According to the Census of India 2011, which of the following states has the largest Buddhist population?
Who captained India to victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup final win over Sri Lanka?
When did a States Reorganisation Commission was set up, which recommended the creation of linguistic States on the basis of larger linguistic groups?
In which of the following years was the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act passed?
