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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 115

What is the present position of representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Their nomination has been done away with by the 104th Constitutional Amendment
  2. Two Anglo-Indians are nominated by the President
  3. They are nominated as per their population
  4. One Anglo-Indian is nominated by the President
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Answer: (A) Their nomination has been done away with by the 104th Constitutional Amendment

Explanation

Article 331 nominations lapsed on 25 January 2020 under the 104th Amendment.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: the 104th Amendment (2019) ended the provision from January 2020.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: this was the old position (Art. 331).

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: never the rule.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: incorrect number and outdated.