Question

Affirmative action connotes:

I. Measures taken by the state to help the socially disadvantaged groups
II. Positive discrimination
III. Strict quotas for the socially and educationally backward class in school/college admissions and jobs. Which of the above mentioned is true?

Options

• I and II only

• II only

• I,II and III

• II and III only

Answer 1

I,II and III

Explanation:

Notion of equality as enshrined in our constitution enjoins creation of equilibrium in society therefore only equal should be treated alike.