Reservation in India Quiz

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In how many sectors is reservation provided in India?

  • Three (correct)
  • Four
  • Five
  • Two

Which of the following is a sector where reservation is provided in India?

  • Agricultural sector
  • Government jobs (correct)
  • Private sector jobs
  • Healthcare sector

What is the purpose of reservation in India?

  • To maintain the status quo
  • To restrict access to opportunities
  • To promote inequality
  • To ensure fair representation of marginalized communities (correct)

Who introduced reservation in favor of non-Brahmin and backward classes in the princely state of Kolhapur?

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

During which period was the system of reservation in India created?

<p>British rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reservation in India?

<p>To provide historically disadvantaged groups representation in various sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Maharaja of Kolhapur provide to make education more accessible to non-Brahmin and backward classes?

<p>Free education and hostels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which areas of Indian society does reservation provide reserved quotas or seats?

<p>Education Admissions, Employments, Political Bodies, Promotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Reservation in India

  • Reservation is provided in various sectors including education, employment, and legislatures.
  • Key sectors for reservation include government jobs, higher education institutions, and political representation.

Purpose of Reservation

  • Aims to uplift historically disadvantaged communities by ensuring their representation in education, jobs, and governance.
  • Promotes social justice and equality by addressing historical injustices faced by non-Brahmin and backward classes.

Historical Context

  • Reservation was first introduced in the princely state of Kolhapur for non-Brahmin and backward classes.
  • The Maharaja of Kolhapur, Shahu Ji Maharaj, was instrumental in promoting educational reforms and reservation policies during his reign in the early 20th century.

Educational Initiatives

  • The Maharaja implemented policies to make education more accessible and affordable for non-Brahmin and backward classes, including scholarships and institution support.

Impact on Society

  • Reservation systems have resulted in reserved quotas or seats across various Indian society areas such as local governance, educational institutions, and legislative bodies.
  • These measures have fostered greater inclusion and provided opportunities for marginalized groups to improve their socio-economic status.

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