Caste and Politics: Caste-Based Reservations
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the topic of Caste and Politics, specifically focusing on Caste-Based Reservations in India.
Questions
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 341
- Article 342
What is the percentage of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
- 30%
Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in educational institutions and government jobs?
- 93rd Amendment Act
- 94th Amendment Act
- 95th Amendment Act
- 96th Amendment Act
What is the percentage of seats reserved for OBCs in central government jobs and educational institutions?
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
Which Supreme Court case upheld the validity of caste-based reservations in educational institutions?
- Indra Sawhney v. Union of India
- M.R. Balaji v. State of Mysore
- P.A. Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra
- Nagaraj v. Union of India
What is the maximum limit of reservation for all categories, including SCs, STs, and OBCs, as per the Supreme Court's judgment in Indra Sawhney v. Union of India?
- 49%
- 50%
- 51%
- 52%
Which political party is known for its strong advocacy of caste-based reservations and social justice?
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Who was the first Dalit Prime Minister of India?
- B.R. Ambedkar
- K.R. Narayanan
- Mayawati
- Jagjivan Ram
Which state in India has the highest percentage of reserved seats for SCs and STs in its legislative assembly?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
What is the term used to describe the practice of providing preferential treatment to members of historically disadvantaged groups in order to address past discrimination and promote social equality?
- Affirmative Action
- Positive Discrimination
- Equal Opportunity
- Social Justice
Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
What is the name of the commission that was set up to identify and recommend measures for the welfare of socially and educationally backward classes in India?
- Mandal Commission
- Sachar Committee
- Rangnath Mishra Commission
- Kalelkar Commission
Which political party opposed the implementation of the Mandal Commission's recommendations on caste-based reservations?
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where members of a particular caste or community tend to vote for political parties or candidates that are perceived to represent their interests?
- Caste Voting
- Block Voting
- Identity Politics
- Vote Bank Politics
Which political party is known for its opposition to caste-based reservations and its advocacy for merit-based policies?
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)