Q. Which constitutional amendment added EWS reservation quota?

[A] 97th constitutional amendment

[B] 99th constitutional amendment

[C] 101st constitutional amendment

[D] 103rd constitutional amendment

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Reservation for EWSs in Educational Institutions was added by the 103rd Amendment Act of 2019.

To give effect to this provision, the central government issued an order (in 2019) providing 10% reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in admission to educational institutions.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

Blog
Academy
Community