Social Justice and Affirmative Action
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Social Justice and Affirmative Action starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one argument against affirmative action policies.
Describe one argument in favor of affirmative action policies.
Describe the impact of social justice policies on the representation of marginalized groups in Indian politics.
Describe the main recommendations of the Mandal Commission.
Discuss the impact of reservation policies on higher education in India.
Discuss the role of education in promoting social justice in India.
Discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding social justice in India.
Explain how the policy of reservation helps in reducing social inequalities in India.
What is the percentage of reservation for Scheduled Castes in central government jobs as per Indian law? (1) 7.5%, (2) 15%, (3) 27%, (4) 50%
Which Article of the Indian Constitution allows the State to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes? (1) Article 15(4), (2) Article 19, (3) Article 21, (4) Article 25
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? (1) Article 14, (2) Article 15, (3) Article 16, (4) Article 19
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the abolition of untouchability? (1) Article 14, (2) Article 15, (3) Article 17, (4) Article 21
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act of 1992 provided for reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Fill in the blank: The Mandal Commission was established in the year ________.
Fill in the blank: The National Commission for Backward Classes was established in the year ________.
Fill in the blank: The policy of ________ in India aims to uplift Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
True or False: Social justice aims to create a society based on equal opportunities and fair distribution of resources.
True or False: The concept of social justice is enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
True or False: The reservation policy in India is only for educational institutions.
True or False: The Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution.
