With reference to the recent anti-reservation protests in Bangladesh, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The protests were sparked by the Bangladesh High Court's decision to reinstate a 30% job quota for descendants of freedom fighters.
- The Bangladesh government has fully embraced the protesters' demands and has taken no legal action against the High Court's decision.
- The protests have been entirely peaceful, with no reported violence or clashes with authorities.
- The protests are solely motivated by the reservation issue and have no connection to wider economic concerns in the country.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The High Court's decision to reinstate the quota was a direct trigger for the protests.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The government has appealed the High Court's decision to the Supreme Court, which has temporarily suspended the ruling.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The protests have turned violent, with clashes with police and the ruling party's student wing.
Statement 4 is incorrect: While the reservation issue is central, underlying economic discontent, including high unemployment and inflation, has also fueled the protests.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The High Court's decision to reinstate the quota was a direct trigger for the protests.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The government has appealed the High Court's decision to the Supreme Court, which has temporarily suspended the ruling.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The protests have turned violent, with clashes with police and the ruling party's student wing.
Statement 4 is incorrect: While the reservation issue is central, underlying economic discontent, including high unemployment and inflation, has also fueled the protests.
