Question

State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.

Policy of reservation of seats is important for the establishment of social justice and equality.

Answer 1

This is statement is true.

Reasons:

1. The policy of reservation provides representation and opportunities to historically marginalised and disadvantaged communities such as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
2. These communities were subjected to centuries of social discrimination. untouchability and inequality. Reservation helps in correcting this historical injustice.
3. Reservation in education and employment ensures that members of disadvantaged groups get equal access to opportunities. leading to their social and economic upliftment.
4. The Indian Constitution (Articles 15, 16, and 46) provides for reservation to ensure social justice and equality of opportunity for all citizens.