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What is the need of reservation in India?
It’s the duty of the government to provide equality of status and opportunity in India. Reservation is one of the tools against social oppression and injustice against certain classes. Otherwise known as affirmative action, reservation helps in uplifting backward classes.
How are reservations implemented at present?
Answer: Reservation is primarily given to all 3 groups: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes abbreviated as SC, ST, OBC respectively. Originally reservation was only given to SCs and STs but was later extended to OBCs in 1987 after the implementation of the Mandal Commission report.
Why is reservation necessary for UPSC?
To correct the historical injustice faced by backward castes in the country. To provide a level playing field for backward section as they can not compete with those who have had the access of resources and means for centuries. To ensure adequate representation of backward classes in the services under the State.
What is the cause of the reservation system in India?
The deep rooted caste system in India is the actual cause of the reservation system. Dominantly, the skin colour of the person was taken into account at the time when caste system came into being, like the fairer ones enjoyed being Brahmins or upper caste and the darker ones were Shudras or lower caste.
What is the rationale behind the concept of reservation?
The Rationale behind the Concept: The underlying theory for the provision of reservation by the state is the under-representation of the identifiable groups as a legacy of the Indian caste system. After India gained independence, the Constitution of India listed some erstwhile groups as Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
How does the caste system and the provision of reservations go together?
Along with the provisions for equality, it provides for protective discrimination in favour of the weaker sections of the society in a way of reservation of seats in the legislature and employment in government jobs. The caste system and the provision of reservations go together in India. Indian social system is a caste based hierarchical system.
How did the reservation system end?
The destruction and resurrection of the reservation system. In 1887, the US Congress passed the Dawes Act, which ended the reservation system by authorizing the federal confiscation and redistribution of tribal lands.