Which one of the following statement is correct in respect of statement of reservation in admissions to educational institutions?
Verified Answer
A. Poverty can be the sole criterion
B. Caste can be sole criterion
C. Both caste & poverty are relevant criteria
D. Residence in rural area & lack of education can be exclusive criteria
Explanation:
Historically, caste (social and educational backwardness) has been a primary criterion for reservation in India. However, with the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) was introduced, making economic criteria (poverty) also a relevant factor. Therefore, both caste and poverty are now considered relevant criteria for reservation in admissions to educational institutions.