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Question 1
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With reference to the reservation in local body elections, consider the following statements:
1. No state has granted reservations for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local body elections till date.
2. The number of quota seats for reservation in local bodies should not exceed the 50% ceiling.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation Statement 1 is not correct: Several states in India have granted reservations for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local body elections. For example, in Maharashtra, the state government has granted 27% reservation for OBCs in local body elections, as permitted by a Supreme Court ruling. Similarly, other states like Gujarat and Rajasthan have also implemented such reservations in local body elections.
Statement 2 is correct: The Supreme Court has set a 50% ceiling for the total number of reserved seats in local bodies, including seats for SC/STs and OBCs. This means that the total number of seats reserved for SCs, STs, and OBCs combined cannot exceed 50% of the total seats in local bodies. This principle is part of the Court's guidance on implementing reservations in local body elections, to prevent excessive reservation from diluting the representation of general category voters.
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