Question

What would have happened if the provision of reservation was not there in the constitution?

• A. Everyone would be happy in the country.
• B. There would be a huge social imbalance in the country.
• C. India would have been more developed.
• D. There would be less competition in the country.

Answer 1

The correct option is B There would be a huge social imbalance in the country.

The purpose of provision for reservation in Indian Constitution was to uplift the deprived sections in terms of education and jobs. The deprived section includes scheduled caste, scheduled tribes and other backward classes. This was needed to create a social balance where people from all the backgrounds had equal opportunities in jobs and education.