Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1:
“On October 12, 2022, the Uttarakhand state cabinet authorised Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to bring an ordinance on the issue of women's reservation in state government jobs.”
- Correct: On October 12, 2022, the Uttarakhand state cabinet authorized Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to bring an ordinance concerning women's reservation in state government jobs.
Statement 2:
“Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill, 2022, was passed by the state assembly in November 2022.”
- Correct: The Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill, 2022, was tabled in the state assembly on November 29, 2022, and passed shortly thereafter.
Statement 3:
“The Bill seeks to provide 35 percent reservation to women in government jobs to ensure social justice, equality of opportunity, improvement in living standards, and gender equality in public planning.”
- Incorrect: The Bill provides 30 percent horizontal reservation to women in government jobs, not 35 percent.
Information Booster:
- Horizontal Reservation: This refers to the allocation of a certain percentage of positions to specific groups (e.g., women) across all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.), ensuring representation within each category.
- Eligibility: Women candidates must possess a domicile certificate of Uttarakhand to avail of this reservation.
- Implementation: The reservation applies to various public services and posts, including those in local authorities, state-owned corporations, and educational institutions under the state's control.
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