Assertion: All political parties support reserving seats for the ‘backward classes' in education and employment.
Reason: Political parties have recognised that the social and political claims of the backward castes need to be accepted.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Political parties have recognised that the social and political claims of the backward castes need to be accepted. As a result, all political parties now support reserving seats for the ‘backward classes’ in education and employment. Political parties are also willing to ensure that the OBCs get a fair share of power.