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The power of State Governments and Union Territories to identify Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) was restored by:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 102nd Amendment Act, 2018
  2. 103rd Amendment Act, 2019
  3. 105th Amendment Act, 2021
  4. 104th Amendment Act, 2020

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 105th Amendment Act, 2021

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 105th Amendment Act, 2021 šŸ“š Explanation: The 105th Amendment Act of 2021 was enacted to clarify and restore the authority of state governments to maintain their own lists of SEBCs. This power had been questioned following certain interpretations of the 102nd Amendment. The amendment ensures that states can continue to identify and provide benefits to backward classes based on local socio-economic conditions. It was a significant move for maintaining federal balance in social welfare policies.