Q. What is the position of representation of Anglo-Indian Community in Lok Sabha ?
a) Nomination of them has been done away with by 104th Constitutional Amendment
b) Two Anglo-Indians are nominated by the President
c) They are nominated as per their population
d) One anglo-Indian is nominated by the President
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
Correct Answer: a) Nomination of them has been done away with by 104th Constitutional Amendment
Explanation:
a) Nomination of them has been done away with by 104th Constitutional Amendment: This is the correct answer. The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in January 2020, abolished the provision for the nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Prior to this amendment, two members of the Anglo-Indian community were nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President under Article 331 of the Constitution. This provision was removed as part of the amendment.
b) Two Anglo-Indians are nominated by the President: This was true before the 104th Constitutional Amendment. However, after the amendment, this provision no longer exists.
c) They are nominated as per their population: This is incorrect. The nomination of Anglo-Indians was never based on their population. It was a special provision under Article 331 to ensure representation for the community.
d) One Anglo-Indian is nominated by the President: This is incorrect. Before the 104th Amendment, two Anglo-Indians were nominated, not one.
