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Asked 4 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2015 · last asked 2024 · 50 total marks
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Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
2024GS-115 marks
Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
2017GS-110 marks
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
2016GS-112.5 marks
Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.
2015GS-112.5 marks
Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.