UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act. 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1 and 3 only

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 3 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the reservation provisions are to take effect after a census is conducted following the Act's commencement and the subsequent delimitation exercise; they did not automatically apply from the 18th Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is correct: the reservation is to operate for 15 years from its commencement, unless Parliament provides otherwise. Statement 3 is correct: one-third of the seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are also reserved for women. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Topics: constitutional amendments, nari shakti vandan adhiniyam, polity, women's reservation