Q1. The 45th Amendment to the Indian Constitution relates to
(a) Minorities Commission
(b) Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(c) Extension of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(d) None of the above
(UPSC Prelims 1982)
Answer: (c)
Explanation: The 45th Amendment extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, reinforcing India’s commitment to social justice and representation.