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Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam':
- Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
- This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
- 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?
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Answer: ✅ Option 3 — Statements 2 and 3 only
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 (106th Constitutional Amendment Act) provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. However, the reservation will come into force only after a fresh census and subsequent delimitation exercise, not from the 18th Lok Sabha.
❌ Statement 1 is Incorrect: The reservation does not take effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. It will be implemented only after the first Census conducted after the Act and the subsequent delimitation process.
✅ Statement 2 is Correct: The reservation is provided for 15 years from the date of commencement of the Act, though Parliament may extend it through legislation.
✅ Statement 3 is Correct: The Act provides reservation for SC women and ST women within the seats already reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Short Notes: Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023
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Enacted through the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023.
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Provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
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Includes reservation for SC/ST women within the existing SC/ST quota.
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Reservation will be implemented after the next Census and delimitation exercise.
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New Article 334A was inserted in the Constitution.
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Reservation will remain in force for 15 years, unless extended by Parliament.
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Does not provide reservation in the Rajya Sabha or State Legislative Councils.
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Aims to increase women's participation in legislative decision-making.
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