Direct Recruitment Quizzes on Reservations
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In the context of direct recruitment, members of which group can compete against non-reserved vacancies without being counted against their reserved category if they haven't taken any concessions besides fee payment?

  • Persons with disabilities
  • Sportspersons
  • SC/ST/OBC (correct)
  • Women
  • Which of the following groups are always counted against their respective reserved category, even if they qualify for non-reserved positions?

  • SC/ST/OBC
  • Non-sports persons
  • Male candidates
  • Women, persons with disabilities, and sportspersons (correct)
  • If a candidate from a reserved category is more meritorious than the last candidate in the open competition category, what is the likely outcome?

  • They will not be selected.
  • They will be selected even if it leads to exceeding the reserved quota. (correct)
  • They will be selected within their reserved quota.
  • They will be placed at the bottom of the open competition list
  • Assume 1000 total candidates are to be selected, with specific reservations for SC, ST, OBC, and women. Based on the provided table, how many total seats are reserved for OBC candidates?

    <p>210 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pre-condition for the rule of exclusion to apply to agricultural holdings with both irrigated and unirrigated land?

    <p>The irrigated area must be at least 40% of the statutory ceiling limit for irrigated land. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the unirrigated land in an agricultural holding if the pre-condition for the rule of exclusion is met?

    <p>It is converted to irrigated land using a conversion formula and added to the actual irrigated area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suppose, in a merit list of the first 510 persons, 5 SC candidates feature. 4 of them did not use any concessions besides fee payment, and 1 used age relaxation. How many of these 5 will be counted against the SC category?

    <p>1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold for the rule of exclusion to apply to agricultural holdings with both irrigated and unirrigated land?

    <p>85% of the statutory ceiling limit for irrigated land. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example provided, if there are 160 SC candidates remaining after the common merit list and 25 of them are women, how many additional women will be selected from the SC category?

    <p>23 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example of 210 OBC candidates, if there are 70 women and 140 men who have not been selected against OC category vacancies, how many men have not been selected against the OC category from this group?

    <p>140 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an agricultural holding according to the text?

    <p>Land exclusively used for raising livestock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there any reservation in favor of non-reserved categories like males or non-sports persons, according to the text?

    <p>No, for either of these (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are coffee, tea, and rubber plantations classified?

    <p>They are classified as agricultural holdings based on the criteria of income/wealth specified in another category. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rule of exclusion intended to do?

    <p>Prevent individuals from owning land that exceeds the statutory ceiling limit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criteria for vacant land and/or buildings in urban areas to be considered an agricultural holding?

    <p>The criteria specified in Category VI apply. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the rule of exclusion and the statutory ceiling limit?

    <p>The statutory ceiling limit is used to determine whether a holding is subject to the rule of exclusion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 16 of the Indian Constitution primarily address?

    <p>Equality of opportunity in public employment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Article 16, which of the following is NOT a prohibited ground for discrimination in public employment?

    <p>Physical fitness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a service with 7 posts, how many initial recruitment points are typically established according to the L-shaped roster system?

    <p>7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of reservation in government services, as per the provided text?

    <p>To ensure adequate representation of backward classes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the L-shaped roster system, what is the order in which existing members of a service are assigned to initial recruitment roster points upon the system's introduction?

    <p>Order of joining the service/post or seniority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to this context, what happens if a suitable candidate from a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) is not available for a reserved roster point?

    <p>An OC category candidate fills the roster point, and it is not carried forward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government body is authorized to make provisions for reservations in appointments or posts?

    <p>The State only. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once the initial recruitment points are fully occupied by the categories for whom these points are earmarked, what happens to subsequent vacancies?

    <p>The horizontal/replacement points are filled and the cycle repeats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the Parliament prescribe residence requirements for government employment?

    <p>For specific classes of employment within a State or Union territory. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From the provided text, what other document would contain more details about rosters?

    <p>Part VII of the document (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the L-shaped roster, what is the term used to describe the roster points that are filled after the initial recruitment points have been filled?

    <p>Horizontal/replacement roster points (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a scenario where an OC roster point becomes vacant, under what condition can a reserved category candidate be considered for the position?

    <p>On their own merit or seniority (in case of promotion) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of personnel are covered under the rosters mentioned in the provided text?

    <p>Both ex-servicemen and non-gazetted employees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the document?

    <p>Reservation policies for government services. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After all the initial recruitment points are filled and then a horizontal roster point is filled, what is the next type of vacancy that will be filled according to the L-shaped roster?

    <p>An initial recruitment point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a service has 7 posts, and the initial recruitment points are full, and assuming the first replacement point is filled by an OC candidate and the second by an ST candidate. After this, who or what gets considered for filling the next vacancy?

    <p>The cycle of vertical vacancies starts again (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of vacancies in posts and services under the Government of Rajasthan is reserved for Backward Classes?

    <p>21% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the merit-based recruitment for Backward Classes is correct?

    <p>They are not adjusted against the reservation quota of 21%. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom does the reservation for Backward Classes not apply according to the notification?

    <p>Government employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Social Welfare Department Notification No.F.11(125) R&P/SWD/4663?

    <p>It includes the list of castes and classes for Backward Classes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups are specifically excluded from the reservation policy mentioned?

    <p>Persons from General categories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the new reservation policy come into effect?

    <p>Immediately upon publication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vacancies will the 21% reservation not apply to?

    <p>Vacancies where recruitment has already begun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the occupations excluded from the reservation rules?

    <p>They involve skills specific to certain families. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does the rule of exclusion not apply?

    <p>Parents both of whom are Class II Officers and one dies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Class I Officer in the context provided?

    <p>A direct recruit or pre-forty promoted officer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the eligibility of children when one parent is a Class II Officer?

    <p>Children can be eligible if either parent suffers permanent incapacitation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum duration of employment in an international organization that affects eligibility?

    <p>Five years. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the eligibility of children if both parents who are Class II Officers suffer permanent incapacitation?

    <p>The children are always eligible regardless of their parent's employment benefits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a wife is a Class I Officer and the husband is a Class II Officer, which situation allows eligibility for their children?

    <p>If the Class I Officer dies or suffers permanent incapacitation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the eligibility criteria apply to employees in public sector undertakings?

    <p>Mutatis mutandis criteria apply to equivalent positions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Class II Officers?

    <p>A Class II Officer can never attain Class I status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reservation in Government Service in Rajasthan

    • Constitutional provisions relate to reservation for backward classes not adequately represented in state services
    • Article 16 of the Constitution allows reservation
    • Classes for reservation and their extent are detailed
    • Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are among the specified categories
    • Reservation percentages vary across different categories and services within Rajasthan
    • Some categories, like Saharias in specific regions, have specific reservation percentages
    • Reservation rules differ for direct recruitment and promotion
    • Issues regarding competing for non-reserved posts (direct recruitment and promotion contexts)
    • Criteria for determining membership of SC/ST/OBC categories are addressed, including general rules, parental caste, marriage, conversion, and migration
    • Exclusion rules for OBC category also detailed
    • Reservation calculation based on total cadre strength
    • Backlog and carry-forward of reservation quotas for SC/ST/OBC categories
    • Reservation for women, including widows, at 30%, with 5% for widows
    • Other special categories like persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, and non-gazetted employees also have reservation provisions
    • Rules pertaining to maintenance of rosters for various categories
    • Methodologies to prepare merit lists during recruitment, factoring in reservations
    • Procedures for handling vacancies when reserved category candidates are unavailable
    • Concepts of horizontal and vertical reservation clarified
    • Additional provisions for handling cases of a single post, promotion contexts, and specific situations.
    • Lists of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in Rajasthan
    • Detailed reservation for Saharias
    • Provisions relating to persons with disabilities
    • Separate parts for provisions on ex-servicemen and non-gazetted employees, respectively

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    This quiz explores important concepts regarding direct recruitment and reservation policies in India. It covers various scenarios involving reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and their eligibility for competing against non-reserved vacancies. Test your understanding of these policies and their implications on the selection process.

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