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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 78 of 200

Q78
Indian PolityCitizenship, Emergency & Special Provisions
Which community gets special provision for Central Services in Article 336 ?
  1. a.Sikh Community
  2. b.Muslim Community
  3. c.Hindu Community
  4. d.Anglo-Indian Community

Answer: (D) Anglo-Indian Community

Article 336 made special provision for appointments of members of the Anglo-Indian community to certain Central services (railways, customs, posts and telegraphs) for a transitional period after 1950. No such provision exists for the Sikh, Muslim or Hindu communities.