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Who introduced reservation in favor of non-Brahmin and backward classes in Kolhapur?
Who introduced reservation in favor of non-Brahmin and backward classes in Kolhapur?
What was the purpose of the Communal Award announced in August 1932?
What was the purpose of the Communal Award announced in August 1932?
Which act introduced elements of reservation for Muslims?
Which act introduced elements of reservation for Muslims?
What percentage of seats was reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Madras Presidency in 1927?
What percentage of seats was reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Madras Presidency in 1927?
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Which of the following groups was specifically granted an additional vote in the Communal Award?
Which of the following groups was specifically granted an additional vote in the Communal Award?
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What significant change did the Government of India Act of 1935 bring regarding electoral representation?
What significant change did the Government of India Act of 1935 bring regarding electoral representation?
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In what year did Chatrapati Shahu introduce reservation for non-Brahmin and backward classes?
In what year did Chatrapati Shahu introduce reservation for non-Brahmin and backward classes?
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What percentage of reservation was provided to Brahmins, Muslims, Christians, and Anglo-Indians in the Madras Presidency in 1927?
What percentage of reservation was provided to Brahmins, Muslims, Christians, and Anglo-Indians in the Madras Presidency in 1927?
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Which of the following was a key feature of the Communal Award announced in August 1932?
Which of the following was a key feature of the Communal Award announced in August 1932?
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Which committee created by the Mysore Raja in 1918 focused on implementing reservations in government jobs and education?
Which committee created by the Mysore Raja in 1918 focused on implementing reservations in government jobs and education?
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Study Notes
Reservation in India: Historical Overview
- Chatrapati Shahu, Maharaja of Kolhapur, introduced reservations for non-Brahmin and backward classes in 1902, marking an early instance of such policies.
- Mysore Raja Nalvadi Krishnaraj Wadiyar formed a committee in 1918 to implement reservations for non-Brahmins in government jobs and education.
- The Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) introduced elements of reservation for Muslims.
- The Indian Councils Act of 1919 provided representation for depressed classes increasing in 1925.
- The Madras Presidency in 1927 reserved 44% of seats for non-Brahmin Hindus, 16% for Brahmins, Muslims, Christians, and Anglo-Indians, and 8% for Scheduled Castes.
- The "Communal Award" (1932), announced by Ramsay MacDonald, was based on the recommendations of the Indian Franchise Committee (Lothian Committee) and Ambedkar's efforts, providing:
- Voting rights for the depressed classes alongside general Caste-Hindus in general elections.
- Additional representation in designated special depressed class constituencies for 20 years.
- Reservation of 3% of seats for women across all provinces, excluding the North-West Frontier Province.
- The Government of India Act of 1935 extended separate electorates to depressed classes, women, and labor.
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Explore the historical milestones of reservation policies in India, beginning with their introduction by Maharaja Chatrapati Shahu in 1902 and further developments through various legislative acts. This quiz covers significant events and figures that shaped the reservation landscape, including the Communal Award of 1932. Test your knowledge on the evolution of these policies and their impact on Indian society.
