Question

    As per the present provisions, the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Parliament shall cease to have effect on the expiration of:

    A 75 years from the commencement of the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 70 years from the commencement of the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Reservation will never cease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Reservation will be renewed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 95th Amendment extended the period of reservation to 2020 i.e. 70 years from the commencement of the Constitution. The period of reservation was further extended to 2030 by the 104th Amendment i.e. 80 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

    Practice Next