On 7 November 2022, the Supreme Court of India upheld the reservations for the weaker sections (EWS). Which of the following amendments brought this reservation in the first place?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 103rd Amendment of the Constitution.
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019 brought the reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in India. This amendment introduced a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for individuals from the general category who fall below the specified income threshold. The Supreme Court upheld this reservation on 7 November 2022, affirming its constitutional validity and recognizing it as a measure to promote social and economic equality for the economically disadvantaged sections of society.