Reservation and equity measures – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C together explain the rationale for reservation and equity measures. Statement A is true because affirmative admissions policies are designed to expand opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Statement B is correct as scholarships, remedial classes and hostel facilities are common instruments of equity. Statement C is also true since these measures explicitly address historical and structural inequalities in access. Statement D is false because such policies are central to the vision of inclusive and socially just higher education. Thus, A, B and C only form the correct set.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists A and B but omits C, which directly states the broader objective of reducing inequality. Without C, the deeper social justice purpose behind equity measures is not clearly articulated.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it pairs B with D and leaves out A and C, while also accepting D’s wrong assertion that equity measures are unrelated to inclusion. This contradicts the widely recognised link between equity interventions and inclusive education.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it retains all the true statements that cover admissions, support services and social justice goals, and it rejects D, which separates equity policies from inclusion.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups A, C and D and thereby includes D’s claim that reservation and support have no relation to inclusion, which directly conflicts with the recognised purpose of such measures.