Which Constitutional Amendment Act added a provision for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and employment?
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Correct answer: 103rd Amendment Act
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019 amended Articles 15 and 16. It enabled the State to provide up to 10% reservation for the EWS category among those not covered under existing reservations.
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