Question

Which of the following statement is correct about 106th Constitutional Amendment Act?
(i) It introduces Article 239A by which seats are reserved for women in legislative assembly of the national capital territory of Delhi.
(ii) It introduces Article 338 providing for the reservation of seats for women in the house of people.
(iii) It also adds Article 334A which states that the said amendment will commence after the first census taken after the commencement of the act.
(iv) The above-stated shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of 15 years from commencement.

• A. (ii), (iii), (iv)
• B. All of these
• C. (i), (ii), & (iii)
• D. (i), (iii), & (iv)

Hint:

The 106th Amendment Act introduces reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies through Articles 330A and 334A, effective after the next census.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the 106th Amendment Act.
The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, provides for the reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It introduces Articles 330A and 334A.
Step 2: Evaluation of the statements.
(i) Correct — Article 239AA deals with Delhi, and provision for women’s reservation is applicable in legislative assemblies, including Delhi.
(ii) Incorrect — It does not introduce Article 338; that article already exists and relates to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
(iii) Correct — Article 334A specifies that the reservation shall come into effect after the census following the commencement of the act.
(iv) Correct — It also mentions that the reservation will cease after 15 years unless extended.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, statements (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct.