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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Case Study: A student from a Scheduled Tribe applies for admission to a central university. The university has reserved seats for ST candidates. Which constitutional principle is being implemented in this scenario?
Define social justice in the context of the Indian Constitution.
Describe the difference between equality and equity in the context of social justice.
Describe the role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in promoting social justice in India.
Describe the role of the judiciary in upholding social justice in India.
Discuss one argument in favor and one against the reservation policy in India.
Discuss the impact of affirmative action on the representation of marginalized groups in Indian politics.
Case Study: A student from a Scheduled Tribe applies for admission to a central university. The university has reserved seats for ST candidates. Which constitutional principle is being implemented in this scenario?
The Mandal Commission was set up to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India. In which year was it established? (1) 1979 (2) 1989 (3) 1992 (4) 2001
What is the percentage of reservation for Scheduled Castes in central government educational institutions as per current policy? (1) 7.5% (2) 15% (3) 27% (4) 10%
Which Article empowers the State to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes or for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15(4) (3) Article 19 (4) Article 21
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 16 (4) Article 17
Affirmative action in India is commonly known as ________.
Fill in the blank: Article _______ of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability'.
Fill in the blank: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes was established under Article _______ of the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The policy of reservation in India is reviewed every _______ years.
True or False: Reservation in India is applicable in private sector jobs as per the Constitution.
True or False: Social justice is a part of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.
True or False: The concept of social justice is only limited to economic equality.
True or False: The policy of reservation in India applies only to educational institutions.
