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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 7

Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished the two seats reserved for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 108th
  2. 100th
  3. 102nd
  4. 104th
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Answer: (D) 104th

Explanation

The 104th Amendment Act, 2019 discontinued Anglo-Indian nominations to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from January 2020.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: the 108th was a women's reservation bill number, not this.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: the 100th dealt with the India–Bangladesh land boundary.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: the 102nd gave constitutional status to the NCBC.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: the 104th Amendment (2019) ended Anglo-Indian nomination and extended SC/ST reservation.