Which statement correctly describes the current status of Anglo-Indian representation in the State Legislative Assemblies?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The nomination provision was removed by the 104th Constitutional Amendment.
Correct Statement: The nomination provision was removed by the 104th Constitutional Amendment.
The correct statement is that the nomination of Anglo-Indian members to State Legislative Assemblies was abolished through the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, which came into effect in January 2020. Earlier, under Article 333, Governors could nominate one Anglo-Indian member if they felt the community was not adequately represented. This unique provision had existed since the Government of India Act, 1935, and continued after Independence to ensure inclusivity. The 42nd Amendment did not end this practice, and Anglo-Indian members were never elected through proportional representation. The 104th Amendment removed this nomination both from the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, marking a significant constitutional change in the structure of legislative representation.