The maximum reservation for economically weaker sections under Article 15(6) is capped at
A{'text': '10 per cent', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': '7.5 per cent', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': '5 per cent', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': '15 per cent', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. {'text': '10 per cent', 'label': 'A'}
1. Article 15(6) was inserted by the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019.
2. It allows special provisions for economically weaker sections other than those already covered.
3. In matters of admission to educational institutions, the reservation is capped at 10 per cent.
4. This is in addition to the existing reservations under clauses (4) and (5).
_Source: Constitution of India (as on May 2022), Part III, Art. 15(6)_
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