Daily Quiz-119

Current affairs

Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:14 PM Jun 05, 2025 IST

1. According to Bihar’s 2023 caste survey, OBCs and EBCs together accounted for approximately:

A. 45%

B. 55%

C. 63%

D. 70%

2. In which year were Indian states officially allowed by the Centre to conduct their own state-specific OBC surveys?

A. 1951

B. 1961

C. 1975

D. 1989

3. Which of the following is not a valid concern raised by critics of conducting a caste census?

A. It may lead to policy paralysis due to complexity

B. It could entrench caste identities and deepen divisions

C. It would violate India’s international human rights obligations

D. It might lead to politicisation and polarisation during elections

4. Which of the following best captures the justification provided by supporters of caste census?

A. To identify the criminal tribes still in existence

B. To dismantle the reservation system

C. To tailor affirmative action to current socio-economic realities

D. To determine population growth of upper castes

5. Which Indian institution or individual recently stated that caste census is crucial to uncover intersectional disparities in access to essential services?

A. Law Commission of India

B. Population Foundation of India

C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

D. NITI Aayog

Answer Quiz 118 (June 4)

1. C. The Nehru government feared it would perpetuate social divisions

Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru’s government believed that caste-based data collection could hinder national unity in a newly independent India.

2. Answer: B. 1931

Explanation: The 1931 Census was the last in which all castes were officially enumerated during British rule.

3. B. UPA under Dr Manmohan Singh

Explanation: The SECC 2011 was initiated by the UPA government, but its caste data was never fully published.

4. Answer: C. Mandal Commission

Explanation: The Mandal Commission’s recommendation of 27% reservation for OBCs reignited the need for accurate caste data to justify policy measures.

5. Answer: D. It was never officially released for public or policy use

Explanation: Though the data was collected, it was not fully released due to concerns about its accuracy and political implications.

Daily Quiz-119

Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Answer Quiz 118 (June 4)

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