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Background
Overview
It's a cornerstone of India's social justice framework, frequently debated, subject to judicial review, and impacts governance, social cohesion, and economic development. Understanding its constitutional basis, evolution, challenges, and implications is crucial for civil servants.
The caste-based reservation system in India is a form of affirmative action designed to address historical injustices and ensure representation for socially and educationally backward classes, Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in public education and employment. It is rooted in the Indian Constitution, aiming to promote social equality and justice.