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What is the primary purpose of the Reservation Policy mentioned in the text?
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 (correct)
- To exclude certain groups from accessing educational institutions
- To provide reservations for all citizens in government jobs
- To abolish the concept of reservations altogether
In which year did the government pass the law prohibiting the employment of manual scavengers and the construction of dry latrines?
In which year did the government pass the law prohibiting the employment of manual scavengers and the construction of dry latrines?
- 2010
- 1993 (correct)
- 1990
- 2003
Who are regarded as 'Untouchables' in the context of the text?
Who are regarded as 'Untouchables' in the context of the text?
- Dalits (correct)
- Safai karmcharis
- Pakhis in Andhra Pradesh
- Bhangis in Gujarat
What was the main complaint filed by the Safai Karamchari Andolan in their PIL in 2003?
What was the main complaint filed by the Safai Karamchari Andolan in their PIL in 2003?
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Which term is used to describe manual scavengers in Tamil Nadu according to the text?
Which term is used to describe manual scavengers in Tamil Nadu according to the text?
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