Which law provides for reservation in education and employment to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) 103rd Constitutional Amendment
Explanation:
· The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and government jobs.
· It added Articles 15(6) and 16(6) to the Constitution, enabling EWS reservation without affecting existing reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Information Booster:
· EWS reservation applies to citizens not covered under existing reservation schemes.
· Eligibility is based on economic criteria, including:
· Annual family income ≤ ₹8 lakh
· Landholding limits (agricultural & residential)
· The amendment was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2022 (by a 3:2 majority).
Additional Knowledge :
(b) 100th Constitutional Amendment
· Relates to exchange of territories between India and Bangladesh.
(c) 102nd Constitutional Amendment
· Granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
(d) 104th Constitutional Amendment
· Extended reservation for SC/STs in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (excluding Anglo-Indians).