Which of the following statements are correct regarding 103rd Constitutional Amendment act 1 Act pro...........

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding 103rd Constitutional Amendment act?

1. Act providing 10 percent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of General Category.

2. The 10 per cent reservation will be in addition to the existing cap of 50 per cent reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward Classes.

3. This act will cover the upper castes of Hindu religion only.

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

All are correct

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: This statement is correct. The 103rd Constitutional Amendment provides 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the General Category.

- Statement 2: This statement is also correct. The 10% is in addition to the existing 50% reservation cap for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.

- Statement 3: This statement is incorrect. The reservation under the 103rd Amendment is not limited to just the upper castes of the Hindu religion. It applies to all economically weaker sections of the general category across all religions.

Given these explanations, Option 1: 1 and 2 only is indeed correct.