Question Q6GS2GS2

Policy of reservation, started to provide equality of opportunities, has fallen victim to political opportunism. Critically examine the success of affirmative actions in the country.

Main Body

The policy of reservation was introduced to affirmative action to correct historical injustice and inequality best to people from 'lower castes' and 'tribes'.

Started to provide equality of opportunities in education, employment

[Eg] - Article 16(4) to provide opportunities in education, employment

AT/OBC quota in education, 15% (10)/ 5/10 EWS quota to fight economic inequality in affirmative

33/1 reservation to women in local government for political enforcement

Give representation in legislatures SC/ST - Article 330, 332

Success of Reservation:

Successfully44% Dalit are women in SC/ST representation in education, jobs has increased over years.

Limited Success:

1Fallen Victim to political opportunism - used for vote bank politics

2Success limited to few, [Eg] - Dalit elites, total elites carry all benefits

3Updated need for extensive shows that little has changed over years

4Low Representation - Nobility of Personal data show that only 1/4 of SC in graph A data and the need of the hour is targeted at reservation benefits, regular analysis of outcomes, for abolish caste.

174 words9 paragraphs

Diagram

Flowchart showing reservation policy structure with branches for Article 16(4) - opportunities in education and employment, AT/OBC quota, EWS quota, 33% women reservation, and SC/ST representation in legislatures

Comprehensive coverage of reservation aspects
Uses constitutional provisions effectively
Provides specific percentages
Identifies both success and limitations
Recognizes political misuse

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Topper

ANUPRIYA RAI

AIR 2582025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Reservation and Affirmative Action

Effectiveness of reservation policy

Writing Stats

174

Total words

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analytical

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