On affirmative action, the chapter contrasts India's constitutional entrenchment with the United States. India was ahead by:
AAbout one decade, since US affirmative action began with President Truman in 1948
BAbout two decades, since US affirmative action followed the 1964 Civil Rights Act
CAbout three decades, since US affirmative action began with the 1980 Carter executive order
DAbout half a century, since US affirmative action arrived with the 2000 court rulings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. About two decades, since US affirmative action followed the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Page 11 explicitly states India's affirmative action was constitutionally entrenched almost two decades before the US 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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