Question 4276

Which state will create a 'State OBC Commission' to take a decision on sub-categorization for different tribes within the existing reservation limit of the Other Backward Classes (OBC)?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points The Assam government will create a 'State OBC Commission'. The commission will take a decision on sub-categorization for different tribes within the existing reservation limit of the Other Backward Classes (OBC). At present, there is no separate reservation for tea tribes in educational institutes and they come under the OBC category. Additional Information Assam: Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7. State Animal - Indian rhinoceros. State Bird - White-winged duck. National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).