Reservation in Higher Education — Prelims Questions
Which of the following constitutional amendments introduced Article 15(5), specifically enabling reservation in educational institutions, including private unaided ones?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'creamy layer' concept in India: 1. It was introduced by the Indra Sawhney judgment (1992). 2. It applies to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for reservation in higher education. 3. Its primary objective is to ensure that reservation benefits reach the most disadvantaged within the backward classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In Central Educational Institutions, what is the combined percentage of reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation) Act, 2006?
Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) that directs the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes?
The Supreme Court's judgment in Janhit Abhiyan v. Union of India (2022) primarily dealt with the constitutional validity of:
Consider the following statements regarding reservation in faculty recruitment in Central Educational Institutions: 1. Reservation percentages for faculty recruitment are generally similar to those for student admissions. 2. The 'roster system' for faculty recruitment has been a subject of judicial scrutiny and government clarification. 3. The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, introduced EWS reservation for faculty recruitment as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Justice G. Rohini Commission is associated with which of the following issues?
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Educational Reservation Paradox' as per Vyyuha Analysis?
Consider the following statements regarding reservation in postgraduate medical admissions: 1. Initially, the Supreme Court held that there should be no reservation in postgraduate medical courses. 2. Currently, reservation policies, including for OBCs and EWS, apply to postgraduate medical admissions. 3. The All India Quota (AIQ) for postgraduate medical seats also incorporates reservation policies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following countries has an affirmative action model that focuses on 'diversity' as a compelling state interest and generally avoids strict 'quotas'?
Consider the following statements regarding the 50% reservation cap: 1. It was established by the Indra Sawhney judgment (1992). 2. It applies to the total reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs. 3. The Supreme Court in Janhit Abhiyan (2022) ruled that it does not apply to EWS reservation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following articles of the Constitution was inserted by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951, to enable the State to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes?
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in the context of reservation, primarily emphasizes:
Which of the following is NOT a tier in Vyyuha's 'Three-Tier Impact Model' for educational reservation?
Regarding reservation in research fellowships and PhD admissions in Central Universities, which of the following is correct?
Which of the following is a key observation from the Indra Sawhney judgment (1992)?
In the context of international comparisons of affirmative action, which country's model is characterized by 'Employment Equity' focusing on redressing historical disadvantages for specific racial groups with targets rather than strict quotas?
Which of the following is a potential challenge in implementing reservation for faculty recruitment in higher education?
The term 'lateral entry controversies' in the context of reservation in higher education primarily refers to:
Which of the following is a core objective of the 'creamy layer' concept for OBC reservation?
The Supreme Court's ruling in P.A. Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra (2005) was significant because it:
Which of the following is a key aspect of the 'Institutional Impact' tier in Vyyuha's Three-Tier Impact Model for educational reservation?