Which constitutional amendment, in force from 25 January 2020, extended Lok Sabha and state assembly seat reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by ten years and ended the nomination of two Anglo-Indian members by the President?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 104th Constitutional Amendment Act
- Step 1: The amendment took effect on 25 January 2020, extended SC/ST reservation by ten years (up to 25 January 2030), and effectively abolished the nomination of two members of the Anglo-Indian community by the President. Answer: 104th Constitutional Amendment Act. Why not the others: it names a different answer. it names a different answer. it names a different answer.
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