What provision was extended under the 104^th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Reservation for SC/ST in legislatures

• The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020 extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for another 10 years, i.e., until 2030.

• This provision was initially set to expire in 2020, but the amendment ensures that the reservation continues, reinforcing the commitment to the political empowerment of SCs and STs.

• The amendment also excluded the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the states of Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland from the provision, as they have their own arrangements for reservation.

Information Booster:
• SC/ST Reservation in Legislatures: The amendment extended the reservation for SC/ST communities in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies by another 10 years, ensuring continued political representation.
• Article 334: This amendment modified Article 334 of the Constitution, which deals with the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in legislatures.
• Other Amendments: The amendment also modified Article 332 and Article 333 related to the representation of SCs and STs in the Legislative Assemblies and Council of States.
• Representation Extension: The provision applies to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, helping maintain fair political representation for these communities.