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Social Justice and Affirmative Action

Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights

Social Justice and Affirmative Action starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Social Justice and Affirmative Action. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Case Study: A student from a Scheduled Tribe applies for admission to a central university. The university has reserved seats for ST candidates. Which constitutional principle is being implemented in this scenario?
Define social justice in the context of the Indian Constitution.
Describe the difference between equality and equity in the context of social justice.
Describe the role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in promoting social justice in India.
Describe the role of the judiciary in upholding social justice in India.
Discuss one argument in favor and one against the reservation policy in India.
Discuss the impact of affirmative action on the representation of marginalized groups in Indian politics.
Explain how the policy of reservation helps in achieving social justice.
Explain the concept of 'creamy layer' in the context of OBC reservation.
Explain the main objective of affirmative action policies in India.
Explain the significance of the 93rd Constitutional Amendment in the context of social justice.
Explain the term 'positive discrimination' and how it relates to social justice.
Explain the term 'protective discrimination' as used in the context of Indian affirmative action.
List two challenges faced in the implementation of affirmative action policies in India.