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What is the purpose of reservation in India?
What is the purpose of reservation in India?
- To ensure equal access to opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups (correct)
- To maintain the status quo in society
- To favor wealthy and privileged individuals
- To discriminate against historically disadvantaged castes and tribes
Which groups benefit from reservation in India?
Which groups benefit from reservation in India?
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SCs and STs), Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) (correct)
- Privileged individuals
- Upper castes
- Foreign nationals
What does the term 'reservation' refer to in the context of India?
What does the term 'reservation' refer to in the context of India?
- Prioritizing wealthy individuals for government jobs
- Setting aside a certain percentage of opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups (correct)
- Excluding certain communities from educational institutions
- Promoting inequality in society
Why is reservation implemented in various sectors in India?
Why is reservation implemented in various sectors in India?
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Which governmental action supports the implementation of reservation in India?
Which governmental action supports the implementation of reservation in India?
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What is the primary goal of the reservation system in India?
What is the primary goal of the reservation system in India?
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Who are designated as Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) in India?
Who are designated as Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) in India?
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Why do Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes benefit from reservation?
Why do Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes benefit from reservation?
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What promises does the Indian Constitution enshrine?
What promises does the Indian Constitution enshrine?
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How does reservation aim to support historically disadvantaged communities?
How does reservation aim to support historically disadvantaged communities?
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