Multiple choice

Which Article of Constitution mentions of reservation in public employment in favour of backward classes?

  1. 16 (1)

  2. 16 (2)

  3. 16 (3)

  4. 16 (4)

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 16(4) empowers the State to make reservations in public employment for backward classes which are not adequately represented in government services. This is an enabling provision separate from the general guarantee of equality in Article 16(1).