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Consider the following statements regarding constitutional reservations in India:1.The 50% ceiling limit on total vertical reservation was mandated by the Supreme Court in the landmark Indra Sawhney case (1992).2.Article 15(4) and Article 16(4) are the constitutional provisions that enable States to make provisions for the advancement and reservation of backward classes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 2 only
C Neither 1 nor 2
D 1 only

Correct answer: (a) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. The 50% upper limit on total vertical reservation was indeed established by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney (1992) judgment, and Articles 15(4) and 16(4) provide the enabling constitutional framework for backward class reservations.

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