Affirmative Action
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Affirmative Action starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A government job advertisement mentions that 27% of the vacancies are reserved for OBCs. What is the legal basis for this reservation?
Context: A student from a Scheduled Tribe applies for admission to a central university. The university has reserved seats for ST candidates. What is the purpose of this reservation?
Describe one argument in favour of affirmative action policies.
Describe one challenge faced in the implementation of affirmative action policies in India.
Describe the role of the Supreme Court in shaping affirmative action policies in India.
Discuss one way in which affirmative action can be made more effective in India.
Discuss the impact of affirmative action on higher education in India.
Explain how affirmative action promotes diversity in educational institutions.
Explain the difference between equality and equity in the context of affirmative action.
Explain the rationale behind providing reservation in legislatures for SCs and STs.
Explain the term 'creamy layer' in the context of OBC reservations.
Explain the term 'positive discrimination' with reference to affirmative action.
Explain why periodic review of affirmative action policies is important.
What is the primary objective of affirmative action in India?
