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Working of Institutions — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesWorking of Institutions3 Marks
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What do we mean by reservations?
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Answer

A policy that declares some positions in government employment and educational institutions ‘reserved’ for people and communities who have been discriminated against, are disadvantaged and backward.

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