The reservation in education and government jobs introduced by the Go…

The correct answer is Option (4) → Economically weaker sections among upper castes

Option (1) Economically weaker sections among the Backward Classes — Incorrect. The Backward Classes are among the groups G.B. Pant asked special care for, and they are covered by caste-based reservation. The 2019 quota was set up for poorer people outside these groups.

Option (2) Economically weaker sections among the Scheduled Castes — Incorrect. The Scheduled Castes have had caste-based reservation from the start. The 2019 quota was not meant for them.

Option (3) Economically weaker sections among the religious minorities — Incorrect. The 2019 quota is defined by caste and income. Religion plays no part in it, so religious minorities are outside its scope.

Option (4) Economically weaker sections among upper castes — Correct. In 2019 the Government of India gave 10 per cent reservation in education and government jobs to economically weaker sections among upper castes. Here poverty, not caste disadvantage, is the ground for reservation.