4% Reservation in Jobs — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements regarding the 4% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) in government jobs is/are correct? 1. It is mandated by the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. 2. It is a horizontal reservation, meaning it applies within each vertical reservation category (SC, ST, OBC, General). 3. The 4% reservation is uniformly distributed as 1% for each of the four primary categories of benchmark disabilities. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following constitutional articles provide the foundational principles for affirmative action policies like reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities? 1. Article 14 2. Article 15(3) 3. Article 16(4) 4. Article 41 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is NOT a category of benchmark disability for which 1% reservation is specifically earmarked under Section 34(1) of the RPwD Act, 2016?
Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD): 1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 338B. 2. It monitors the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. 3. It has the power to inquire into complaints of deprivation of rights of PwBDs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a key challenge in the effective implementation of the 4% reservation for PwBDs?
The concept of 'reasonable accommodation' under the RPwD Act, 2016, primarily aims to:
Consider the following statements regarding the 'interchangeability' of reserved posts for PwBDs: 1. If a suitable candidate is not available in one category of benchmark disability, the vacancy can be filled by interchange among other PwBD categories. 2. This interchangeability is allowed only if the overall 4% reservation for PwBDs is not met. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanded the number of specified disabilities from 7 to:
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)?
The 'Accessible India Campaign' (AIC) is primarily focused on: