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Question : Comprehension:
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 reservations will not apply to minority educational institutions.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3

Option 1: containment

Option 2: postponement

Option 3: advancement

Option 4: enhancement


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: advancement


Solution : The third option is correct.

The passage mentions that the government may make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes

In this context, the term advancement indicates progress, improvement, or upliftment for these backward classes. The purpose of reservation is to provide opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups to progress and advance socio-economically.

Therefore, advancement is the most suitable term to describe the objective of the special provisions mentioned in the passage.

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