Affirmative Action
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Affirmative Action starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one major criticism of affirmative action policies in India.
Describe the impact of affirmative action on the representation of marginalized groups in Indian Parliament.
Describe the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in the context of affirmative action.
Discuss the impact of affirmative action on higher education in India.
Discuss the role of the judiciary in shaping affirmative action policies in India.
Explain how affirmative action can help in reducing social inequalities.
Explain the concept of 'creamy layer' in the context of OBC reservations.
Explain the difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome in the context of affirmative action.
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
Which Articles of the Indian Constitution provide for reservation in educational institutions and public employment? (1) Article 14 and 15 (2) Article 15 and 16 (3) Article 17 and 18 (4) Article 19 and 20
Which commission's recommendations led to the implementation of 27% reservation for OBCs in central government jobs and educational institutions? (1) Kothari Commission (2) Mandal Commission (3) Sachar Committee (4) Ranganath Misra Commission
Which constitutional amendment introduced reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in India? (1) 73rd Amendment (2) 86th Amendment (3) 103rd Amendment (4) 42nd Amendment
Affirmative action in India is also known as ________.
Affirmative action in India primarily aims to promote ________ justice.
Affirmative action is a form of ________ action taken by the state to ensure social justice.
Affirmative action policies are designed to promote ________ among different social groups.
Is it true that private educational institutions in India are required to implement reservation policies?
Is it true that the reservation policy in India is applicable in promotions in government jobs?
Is the following statement true or false? 'Affirmative action is only about providing quotas.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Affirmative action is only practiced in India.'
