In January 2019, what percentage of reservation did the Union Cabinet approve for ‘economically backward’ upper castes in government jobs?
Question and options
In January 2019, what percentage of reservation did the Union Cabinet approve for ‘economically backward’ upper castes in government jobs?
- 5%
- 10%
- 15%
- 6%
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 10%
In January 2019 the Union Cabinet approved 10% reservation for economically weaker sections among the unreserved classes (implemented by the 103rd Amendment and upheld by the Supreme Court in Janhit Abhiyan, 2022).
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