Multiple choice

Under Article 16 (4), the State is empowered to make provisions for reservations of appointments and posts for

  1. backward classes of citizens

  2. SC/ST

  3. economically backward classes

  4. socially and educationally backward classes

  5. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 16 (4) states that nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens which in the opinion of the State is not adequately represented in the services under the State.

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