Q. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’:
1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Correct answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation :
1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
– This statement is incorrect. The bill’s provisions will not take effect until after a new census and delimitation exercise are completed, which is expected to occur post-2024 elections, meaning it will not be applicable to the current 18th Lok Sabha.
2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
– This statement is correct. The reservation for women is set to last for 15 years from the date the bill becomes an Act.
3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
– This statement is also correct. The bill stipulates that one-third of the seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be allocated specifically for women from those groups.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer to the query is: (c) 2 and 3 only.
