5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Reservation Policy mentioned in the text?
To reserve a percentage of seats for specific marginalized groups in various sectors
In which year did the government pass the law prohibiting the employment of manual scavengers and the construction of dry latrines?
1993
Who are regarded as 'Untouchables' in the context of the text?
Dalits
What was the main complaint filed by the Safai Karamchari Andolan in their PIL in 2003?
Employment of manual scavengers despite it being banned
Which term is used to describe manual scavengers in Tamil Nadu according to the text?
Sikkaliars
Test your knowledge on government violations of tribal rights according to tribal rights activist C.K. Janu. Learn about issues such as land displacement, infringement on forest rights, lack of representation, inadequate development, and exploitation of natural resources without fair compensation. Includes long answer questions on the Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) act.
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