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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

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- Articles 330 and 332 of the Indian Constitution reserve seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies respectively.
- What is the difference between Articles 330 and 332?
- Until when is the reservation under Articles 330 and 332 valid?
- Are these reserved constituencies based on separate electorates?
- How do Articles 330A and 332A relate to women's reservation?

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Articles 330 and 332 of the Indian Constitution reserve seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies respectively.

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