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. The provisions of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) will not come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. The search results indicate that the bill was introduced and passed in 2023, and will come into effect after the next census and delimitation exercise, which is expected to be completed by 2026. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. The search results clearly state that the reservation will be in force for a period of 15 years after the bill becomes an Act. This is mentioned in the “Commencement of Reservation (New article – 334A)” section. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
3. The search results mention that within the women’s quota, one-third of the seats will be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This is stated in the “Reservation for Women in Lower House” section. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
In end, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.