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Q:

Which provision of the Constitution empowers the Central Government to provide reservations for the weaker section of society in jobs and educational institutions?

  • 1
    Article 14
  • 2
    Article 16
  • 3
    Article 46
  • 4
    Article 19
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Answer : 2. "Article 16"
Explanation :

The Constitution was amended by the Constitution (77th Amendment) Act, 1995 and a new clause (4A) was inserted in Article 16 to enable the government to provide reservation in promotion.

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