Affirmative Action

Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity

Affirmative Action starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Affirmative Action. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe one argument in favor of continuing affirmative action policies in India.

Describe one challenge in implementing affirmative action policies in India.

Describe the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).

Explain how affirmative action can help in nation-building.

Explain the difference between equality and equity in the context of affirmative action.

Explain the term 'creamy layer' in the context of OBC reservations.

Explain the term 'reservation in promotion' in government jobs.

Explain why affirmative action is considered necessary in a diverse society like India.

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 14 (2) Article 15(4) (3) Article 19 (4) Article 21

Which commission's recommendations led to the implementation of OBC reservations in India? (1) Mandal Commission (2) Kothari Commission (3) Sarkaria Commission (4) Shah Commission

Which constitutional amendment introduced reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in India? (1) 73rd (2) 86th (3) 103rd (4) 42nd

Which of the following groups are primarily targeted by affirmative action policies in India? (1) Scheduled Castes (SCs) (2) Scheduled Tribes (STs) (3) Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (4) All of the above

Affirmative action in India is also known as ________.

Affirmative action policies are intended to address historical ________ faced by certain communities.

Affirmative action policies in India are an example of ________ justice.

Fill in the blank: The percentage of reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in central government jobs is ________%.

True or False: Affirmative action in India is only applicable in educational institutions.

True or False: Reservation in India is only based on economic criteria.

True or False: Reservation in India is provided in both government jobs and educational institutions.

True or False: Reservation policies in India are applicable in private sector jobs.