Affirmative action connotes I Measures taken by the state to help the socially disadvantaged groups ...........

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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?

I and II only

II only

I, II and III

II and III only

Explanation:

Affirmative actions are basically the measures taken by the State which are aimed to ensure equality of status and opportunity in the society.
These are also called, positive actions of the state.
Affirmative action means to provide aids to the disadvantaged sections of society