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EWS Reservation — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Consider the following statements about EWS reservation: 1. It was introduced through the 104th Constitutional Amendment 2. The income ceiling is ₹8 lakh per annum from all sources 3. Families owning agricultural land above 5 acres are excluded 4. It operates within the existing 50% reservation limit Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2easy

Which of the following constitutional articles were inserted by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment?

Q3hard

In the context of EWS reservation, consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court upheld its constitutional validity unanimously 2. It applies only to central government jobs and institutions 3. Annual renewal of EWS certificates is mandatory 4. Families benefiting from SC/ST/OBC reservations are excluded Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4medium

The EWS reservation policy excludes families owning residential plots exceeding:

Q5easy

Which Supreme Court case established the 50% reservation ceiling that became relevant for EWS reservation debates?

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