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Read the passage carefully and answer the following question. Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
containment
postponement
advancement
enhancement
- The passage discusses reservation as a means to ensure equality in society. Reservation is part of affirmative action.
- The Constitution amendment aims to support 'economically weaker sections'.
- Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- Yet, it allows special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.
- The amendment extends this to economically weaker sections, reserving up to 10% of seats in educational institutions.
- Minority educational institutions are exempt from this reservation.
Explaining the options:
1. Containment: Restricting or limiting something. Not suitable in this context.
2. Postponement: Delaying something. Doesn't fit here.
3. Advancement: Promoting or improving a condition. Aligns well with the passage's context.
4. Enhancement: Increasing or improving something. Similar but not as directly aligned as 'advancement'.
Correct Answer: Option 3, advancement
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