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Assam
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Bihar
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Haryana
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Jharkhand
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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which state has announced two percent reservations in government jobs for sportspersons in the state? Notes: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that there will be two percent reservations in government jobs for sportspersons in the state.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sports quotas are intend to give athletes national financial support so they can appropriately represent themselves and their teams in a number of sports. For eligibility, a certificate from any sport at the district or national level is required.
Detailed explanation-3: -The following reservations are there in Central Government jobs where selection is through direct recruitment on all India basis in open competition exams: Scheduled Castes (SCs): 15% Scheduled Tribes (STs): 7.5% Other Backward Castes (OBCs): 27%
Detailed explanation-4: -Therefore Archery, cricket, Badminton Ball-Badminton, Basketball, Billiards and Snooker, Boxing, Carrom, Chess Cycling, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, and Table Tennis are some of the recognized sports.