Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam': 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act. 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1 and 3 only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only
Answer: C. Statements 2 and 3 are correct; Statement 1 is wrong.
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed as the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act 2023, reserving 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for women.
Statement 1 is WRONG. The provisions will NOT come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha (2024). The Act states implementation will follow the next CENSUS and subsequent DELIMITATION exercise, which has yet to occur. Reservation will likely apply from a later Lok Sabha (possibly the 19th or after).
Statement 2 is CORRECT. The reservation will be in force for 15 years after becoming effective, with Parliament empowered to extend the period.
Statement 3 is CORRECT. The Act provides for reservation of seats for SC and ST women WITHIN the existing SC/ST quotas (sub-reservation), proportional to the women's reservation share.
Source: Constitution (106th Amendment) Act 2023 / Ministry of Law press release.
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