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Article 331, which allowed President to nominate two members of Anglo-Indian community to Lok Sabha if not adequately represented, was omitted by which Constitutional Amendment?

  1. 103rd Amendment, 2019
  2. 104th Amendment, 2019
  3. 105th Amendment, 2021
  4. 106th Amendment, 2023

Answer: 104th Amendment, 2019

104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019: (a) Extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/Assemblies till 2030, (b) Omitted Article 331 (Anglo-Indian nomination to Lok Sabha) and Article 333 (Anglo-Indian nomination to State Assemblies). Rationale: Anglo-Indian community's distinct identity has diminished; reservation based on social/educational backwardness principle. Controversial but constitutionally valid.

Topic Anglo-Indian Reservation - Article 331
Exam Relevance Recent amendment on representation question critical for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams
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