Which Article enables the State to reserve seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in 'private' educational institutions?
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Correct answer: Article 15(5)
Article 15(5) was added by the 93rd Amendment Act, 2005. It allows the State to make special provisions for SCs, STs, and OBCs in admission to educational institutions, including private ones, whether aided or unaided (except minority institutions).
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