The President can nominate two members of which community to the Lok Sabha?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a) Anglo-Indian

Sol. As per Article 331 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India could nominate two members of the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if he/she felt that the community was not adequately represented. However, this provision was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, effective from January 25, 2020.

Information Booster:

• Anglo-Indians are a community of mixed Indian and European descent, primarily found in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Goa.
• Similar Provision for State Assemblies: Article 333 allowed the nomination of one Anglo-Indian member to State Legislative Assemblies, which was also abolished in 2020.
• Frank Anthony and Henry Gidney were notable Anglo-Indian leaders who played a significant role in securing representation for the community.

Additional Knowledge:
Parsi (b): Parsis are a small religious community in India but do not have a special provision for nomination in the Lok Sabha.
Scheduled Class (c): Scheduled Castes have reserved seats in Parliament, but their members are elected, not nominated.
Tribals (d): Scheduled Tribes also have reserved constituencies but are elected, not nominated.