Consider the following statements:1.The Rohini Commission was formed to sub-categorise Other Backward Classes (OBCs) caste groups and recommend a quota, proportionate to their numbers, needs and backwardness, among them. 2.OBCs currently get 17% reservation in central government jobs and admission to educational institutions. Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Rohini Commission was formed to sub-categorise Other Backward Classes (OBCs) caste groups and recommend a quota, proportionate to their numbers, needs and backwardness, among them.
2.OBCs currently get 17% reservation in central government jobs and admission to educational institutions.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The Rohini Commission was formed to sub-categorise Other Backward Classes (OBCs) caste groups and recommend a quota, proportionate to their numbers, needs and backwardness, among them.

Statement 2 is incorrect. OBCs currently get 27% reservation in central government jobs and admission to educational institutions.

Source: ForumIAS

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