What is the basis of categorization as OBC? |
social and educational backwardness groups which are outside the caste system religious backwardness marginalised tribal groups |
social and educational backwardness |
The correct answer is Option (1) → social and educational backwardness The category of Other Backward Classes (OBC) is based on the identification of communities that are socially and educationally backward, as recognised in the Mandal Commission Report and subsequent government policies. |