Question

Explain the special feature of reserved constituency

Answer 1

In earlier History of India under British rule, separate electorate meant not only were the seats reserved for a specific community, but voting for the reserved constituency was allowed for only members of that specific community. For example, only Muslims could vote for Muslim candidates in the reserved constituencies for Muslims.

Answer 2

In India, a certain number of political positions and university posts are held for specific groups of the population, including Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Anglo-Indians and Women. There are reserved constituencies in both Parliamentary and State Assembly elections.

Reserved Constituencies. The Indian Constitution gives the right to all its citizens to elect its representatives and also a chance to be elected as a representative. ... The economically weaker section of the society may not have the required resources, education and contacts to contest and win elections against others.