In July 2022, the Supreme Court accepted the report of the Banthia Commission. In its report, the commission recommended that OBCs should be given up to reservation in local bodies.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1 - 27 percent
The Banthia Commission recommended that Other Backward Classes (OBCs) should be given up to 27 percent reservation in local bodies. The Supreme Court's acceptance of this report in July 2022 paved the way for implementing this quota in Maharashtra's local body elections.