Question

Describe the need for reserved constituencies for SC's and ST's .(5 marks)

Answer 1

The need for reserved constituency is...1)To select their own candidate from their community..2)To be equal with the general class 3)To have the opportunity to rise(which I suppose they're deprived from)...4)To have SC/ST in the decision making of this country 5) Giving them opportunity would benefit the social backward classes and the people from tribal areas... Hope it helps!

Answer 2

Candidates of general categories are not eligible to contest from there constituencies. All voters are to vote for one of the candidates. Reserved constituencies are those constituencies in which seats are reserved for SCs and STs on the basis of their population