Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished the two seats that were reserved for the Anglo-Indian community?

Question

Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished the two seats that were reserved for the Anglo-Indian community?

1. A. 108th
2. B. 100th
3. C. 102nd
4. D. 104th (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 104th

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 104th.

Key Points

• The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 (which came into force on 25 January 2020) abolished the provision for nominating members of the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies.
• Earlier, under Articles 331 and 333, the President could nominate up to two Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and the Governor of a State one member to that State's Legislative Assembly.
• The very same amendment extended the reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for a further ten years, up to 25 January 2030.
• Because the Anglo-Indian nomination provision was allowed to lapse while the SC/ST reservation was extended, the 104th Amendment is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• The 104th Amendment (2019) ended the nominated Anglo-Indian seats under Article 331 (Lok Sabha) and Article 333 (state assemblies), while extending SC/ST reservation in legislatures to 2030.
• The provision had been in force since 1950 and was renewed roughly every ten years until it was allowed to lapse.
• The community's representation had originally been championed by Frank Anthony, its long-serving nominated member.