Affirmative Action
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Affirmative Action starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how reservation in legislatures helps in the political empowerment of marginalized groups.
Describe one criticism of affirmative action policies in India.
Describe one way in which affirmative action can help reduce poverty.
Describe one way in which reservation in education can help marginalized communities.
Explain how affirmative action helps in promoting diversity in educational institutions.
Explain the term 'positive discrimination' in the context of Indian society.
Explain the term 'reservation' as used in the context of Indian affirmative action.
In a school, 100 seats are available. If 15% are reserved for SCs, how many seats are reserved for SCs?
What percentage of seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in central government jobs and educational institutions? (1) 7.5% (2) 15% (3) 27% (4) 10%
Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the government to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 32
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for reservation in public employment? (1) Article 16 (2) Article 19 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 25
Which commission's recommendations led to the implementation of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)? (1) Mandal Commission (2) Kothari Commission (3) Sarkaria Commission (4) Shah Commission
Affirmative action in India is also known as ________.
Affirmative action policies are designed to address historical ________.
Fill in the blank: The Indian Constitution provides for reservation in ________ assemblies for SCs and STs.
Fill in the blank: The main aim of affirmative action is to ensure ________ of opportunity.
True or False: Affirmative action only applies to educational institutions in India.
True or False: Affirmative action policies are only found in India.
True or False: Reservation in India is applicable in private unaided educational institutions for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
True or False: Reservation in India is only based on caste.
