All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 2-II Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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16.

Which provision of the Constitution gives the State authority to provide for reservation of appointments or posts in the services under the State in favour of any backward class of non-citizens which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately represented in the services under the State?

A: Article 13 of the Constitution.

B: Article 15(3) of the Constitution.

C: Article 15(4) of the Constitution.

D: Article 16(4) of the Constitution.

E: None of the above.

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The provision of the Constitution that gives the State authority to provide for reservation of appointments or posts in the services under the State in favor of any backward class of citizens is:

D: Article 16(4) of the Constitution.

Explanation:

Article 16(4) of the Indian Constitution empowers the State to make provisions for the reservation of appointments or posts in the services under the State for backward classes of citizens, who, in the opinion of the State, are not adequately represented in the services under the State. This provision allows for affirmative action and the promotion of social justice by ensuring that certain disadvantaged groups have adequate representation in government jobs and services.