Consider the following statements regarding the reservation provisions for backward classes in India:
1. Separate lists of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are maintained at both the State and Central levels.
2. Reservation in educational institutions and government jobs is provided to ensure equitable access to resources, often aligned with population representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Accepted Answer

Both statements are correct. To uplift the deprived sections of society (SC, ST, and OBCs), reservations are implemented in state-aided educational institutions and public employment. Distinct lists are maintained at both the Central and State levels to facilitate these provisions, aiming to grant access based on population proportions.

Answer

Answer