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?
(a). 1, 2 and 3
(b). 1 and 2 only
(c). 2 and 3 only
(d). 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect - The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam requires delimitation of constituencies to be done before implementing the reservation. Delimitation is tied to the census, and the next one can only be conducted after 2026. This means the provisions are unlikely to be in effect before the 2027 elections (post 18th Lok Sabha).
Statement 2: Correct - The bill proposes a 15-year reservation period, subject to review by the parliament after that.
Statement 3: Correct - The bill aims to reserve 1/3rd of seats for women, with provisions for existing reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to be accommodated within this quota.
The correct answer is (c). 2 and 3 only.
