Reservation in India is the process of setting aside a certain percentage of seats (vacancies) in government institutions for members of backward and under-represented communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe). Reservation is a form of quota-based affirmative action. Reservation is governed by constitutional laws, statutory laws, and local rules and regulations. Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) are the primary beneficiaries of the reservation policies under the Constitution – with the object of ensuring a "level" playing field.
11% Yes |
89% No |
9% Yes |
83% No |
2% Yes, but benefits should expire for their next generation |
4% No, reservation should be based on economic position |
2% No, and completely eliminate the caste system |
See how support for each position on “Caste Based Reservation” has changed over time for 41.4k India voters.
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See how importance of “Caste Based Reservation” has changed over time for 41.4k India voters.
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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I find the current reservation system to be inadequate to address the concern and Marginalization is a more complex phenomenon, that now needs an intersectional approach to be understood and addressed. Merely caste-based reservation may not solve the issue at the root.
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Yes, but there should be more limits and restrictions on the current rates
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Yes, but there should be more limits on the current rates
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Yes but reforms are needed
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Only for SC and ST. Not for OBC
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Yes for SCs - with limitations of time, creamy layer etc. No for others
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