UPSC Prelims GS - 2023

Question 20
MEDIUMCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of the administration.
Statement-II:Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    a
    Both Statements-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    b
    Both Statement-Iand Statement-II are correct and StatementII is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    c
    Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
    d
    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct