2006-08-02 04:25:18 · 2 answers · asked by oops 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Scheduled castes (SC): Generally consisting of former "untouchables" (the term "Dalit" is now preferred by activists). Present population is 16% of total population of India i.e. around 160 million. For example, the Delhi state has 49 castes listed as SC
Scheduled tribes (ST): Generally consisting of tribal people. Present population is 7% of total population of India i.e. around 70 million.
Other backward classes (OBC): Generally consisting of cultivators, pastoralists, artisans, etc. The Mandal Commission has covered more than 3000 castes under OBC Category. Present population is approximately 52% of total population of India i.e. around 520 million. For example, Delhi places 53 castes in this group
2006-08-02 04:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-02 11:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by annastasia1955ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋