Question

Affirmative action cannotes
I. Measures taken by the state to help the socially disadvantaged groups
II. Positive discrimination
III. Strict quota for the socially and educationally backward class in school/college admissions and jobs.
Which of the above mentioned is true ?

• A. I and II only
• B. II only
• C. I,II and III
• D. II and III only

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

I,II and III

The Indian constitution has established a welfare state meaning the state is placed in the position of guardian to the people. Thus the state has some obligations to fulfill to maintain the standard and quality lives of its citizens. The state is empowered to take positive actions to uplift the socially disadvantaged groups by enacting positive discrimination that ensures equality and at the same time does not dent the right to others. The reservation system for socially and educationally backward classes in schools and college admissions and to secure entry in jobs has the same rationale that is to provide adequate and equal representation of backward classes that have no means to secure themselves such position.