Constitutional Amendments in Economic & Social Issues : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT about Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill)?

The lower house of Parliament cleared the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) on September 20, 2023.
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 215 MPs voting in favour of the Bill on 21st September 2023.
The Bill was passed with majority voting by all the members of Rajya Sabha — 215 votes in favour and no one against it.
The bill grants 35 per cent of seats to women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.

A

3 and 4 only

B

1 and 4 only

C

4 only

D

1 and 2 only

E

2 and 4

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Correct Answer: C — 4 only

Explanation:

The correct answer is C: 4 only.

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct — the Lok Sabha passed the Bill on September 20, 2023; the Rajya Sabha passed it on September 21, 2023 with 215 votes in favour and none against.

Statement 4 is INCORRECT: The Bill reserves at least 33% (not 35%) of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The Bill passed both houses almost unanimously with just two votes against.

In News: President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (128th Constitutional Amendment Bill), making it an Act.