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2018

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Rajasthan government approved how much percent reservation for 5 communities, including Gujjars?
A
3 %
B
1 %
C
2 %
D
4 %
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bill increased the OBC reservation from the present 21% to 26% with 5% exclusive quota for Gujjars, Banjaras, Gadia Lohars, Raikas and Gadarias under MBC.

Detailed explanation-2: -Major sub ethnic groups are Meghwal, Jats, Rajputs, Meenas, Gurjars, Brahmans, Malis, Kolis, Agrawals, Kumhars, Kumawat etc. Rajputs (15%), Meghwal (3%) Jats (11.52%), Meenas (8%), Gurjars (8.5%), Brahman (7.5%) of Rajasthan’s population. % of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes. The Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in 2008 brought a bill for 5% SBC reservation to Gujjars and four other communities (Banjara/Baldia/Labana, Gadia-Lohar/Gadalia, Raika/Rebari and Gadaria).

Detailed explanation-4: -Andhra Pradesh state percentage of reservation is around 50%. Including the overall 1/3 reservation for women, 66.66% of seats are reserved in Andhra Pradesh in Education and Government jobs. Andhra Pradesh BC quota has sub-quotas for castes, classified in A, B, C and D.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans: Reservation to the SCs. STs and OBCs in case of direct recruitment on all India basis by open competition is given at the rate of 15%, 7.5% and 27% respectively. In case of direct recruitment on all India basis otherwise. than by open competition, reservation for SCs.

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