Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy — Social Science STD 9 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social ScienceFundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy2 Marks
Question
What is ‘Positive Discrimination?
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Answer
(1) Privileges given to nobility or clergy or certain castes/classes in the earlier times were regarded as contrary to equality.
(2) However, to establish an ‘Egalitarian Society) and to improve the lot of the weaker sections, special provisions have been made within the Right to Equality to enable the state/government to take steps to promote their advancement
(3)The state/government is given powers to make reservation of seats for the SCs, the STs and the OBCs in public employment and institutions of higher education.
(4) A number of concessions such as relaxation in age limit and educational qualifications, freeships and scholarship are also provided.
(5) Special provisions have been made to improve the conditions of women, for the welfare of children and disabled persons.
(6) Positive discrimination is a hallmark of the welfare state.
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