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Why do upper OBCs enjoy dominance in rural society in many regions of India? |
They are similar to dalits in socio-economic term They are severely under-represented in the official data They are largely landed castes They are not part of the 'forward' castes at the upper end of the status spectrum. |
They are largely landed castes |
The correct answer is They are largely landed castes.
Upper OBCs enjoy dominance in rural society in many regions of India due to their historical advantage as landed castes. Land ownership has long been a source of power and prestige in rural India, and upper OBCs have been able to leverage their landholdings to exert control over other social groups. |
