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Which amendment upheld the provision for Reservation in Promotions in government jobs for SCs and STs?

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

Answer options

  1. 77th Amendment Act, 1995
  2. 82nd Amendment Act, 2000
  3. 76th Amendment Act, 1994
  4. 81st Amendment Act, 2000

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 77th Amendment Act, 1995

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 77th Amendment Act, 1995 šŸ“š Explanation: The 77th Amendment Act of 1995 was enacted to specifically protect the policy of reservation in promotions for government employees from SC and ST communities. It was passed to nullify a previous Supreme Court ruling that had restricted such reservations. By inserting a new provision into Article 16, the amendment ensured that the state could continue promoting social justice through quotas at all levels of service. This remains a cornerstone of India's affirmative action policies.