In April 2025, which state became the first in India to implement Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation. This move aims to rationalize the existing SC reservation by dividing 59 SC sub-castes into three groups based on inter-se backwardness, thus ensuring more equitable distribution of benefits.

Telangana

The correct answer is Option 1: Telangana 

In April 2025, Telangana state became the first in India to implement Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation. This move aims to rationalize the existing SC reservation by dividing 59 SC sub-castes into three groups based on inter-se backwardness, thus ensuring more equitable distribution of benefits.