Question

Which of the following statements is correct about the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act?
(i) It introduces Article 239A by which seats are reserved for women in the 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 the people.
(iii) It also adds Article 334A which states that the said amendment will commence after the first census have been taken after the commencement of the said Act.
(iv) The above stated shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of 15 years from such commencement.

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act introduces Article 239AA, which provides for reservation of seats for women in the Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Nagar Panchayats in the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It does not introduce Articles 338 or 334A. However, it does include provisions for the amendment to commence after the first census following its enactment and for it to cease to have effect after 15 years from its commencement.