Question

"The makers of our constitution thought of a special system of reserved constituencies for the weaker sections."
Read the above statement carefully and then answer the questions that follow:
(i) Who are the people belonging to the weaker sections?
(ii) How will influential and resourceful people prove to be a hurdle for them?
(iii) Who can only stand for election in a Scheduled Caste constituency?

Answer 1

(i) People belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes are considered weaker sections of the society.
(ii) Those who are influential and resourceful may prevent them from winning elections.
(iii) Only someone who belongs to the Scheduled Caste can stand for election.