Q. With reference to Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), consider the following statements:
1. EWS’s criteria relates to the financial year prior to the year of application, whereas the income criterion for the creamy layer in the OBC category is applicable to gross annual income for three consecutive years.
2. In the case of the OBC creamy layer, income from salaries, agriculture and traditional artisanal professions are excluded from the consideration whereas the ₹8 lakh criteria for EWS includes all sources, including farming.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Both the Statements are correct.
Source: Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
