Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Question:

What is the basis of categorization as OBC?

Options:

social and educational backwardness

groups which are outside the caste system

religious backwardness

marginalised tribal groups

Correct Answer:

social and educational backwardness

Explanation:

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.