Which constitutional amendment provided a 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
Correct Answer: 103rd Amendment Act
Subject: History
- 101st Amendment Act
- 102nd Amendment Act
- 103rd Amendment Act
- 104th Amendment Act
Explanation: The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 2019, introduced a significant change by providing a 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) among the unreserved categories. This quota is specifically applicable for admissions into educational institutions and public employment (government jobs), operating independently of the existing reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs.