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The Indian Constitution provides reservation for OBC (Other Backward Classes) in government jobs and educational institutions at:
A15% across all government postings
B27% across all government postings
C22.5% across all government postings
D50% across all government postings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 27% across all government postings
OBC reservation is 27% in government jobs and educational institutions. SC is 15%, ST is 7.5%. SC/ST also have reserved seats in Parliament and Assemblies. EWS reservation is 10% (added by 103rd Amendment, 2019).
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