8. Reservation and Social Security Provisions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What percentage of reservation is provided for persons with disabilities in higher education?

   Hint

   Think about how this helps in educational access.

2. 2.

   Define what a disability pension is.

   Hint

   Consider why financial support is crucial.

3. 3.

   What reservation percentage for higher education does the RPWD Act provide for persons with disabilities?

   • 2%
   • 4%
   • 5%

   Hint

   Remember the larger educational goals of inclusion.

4. 4.

   True or False: The RPWD Act provides unemployment allowances for persons with disabilities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how support systems function.

5. 5.

   Design a proposal for a new social security initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods of persons with disabilities, considering community needs.

   Hint

   Think about existing social frameworks and how to build upon them.

6. 6.

   Critically assess the effectiveness of the 4% reservation in government jobs. Could other measures be implemented to increase job opportunities for persons with disabilities?

   Hint

   Reflect on gaps and opportunities in the current reservation system.