Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which is Not one of the 'triple test' criteria for reservation of OBCs in local body elections?
ATo set up a dedicated commission to conduct a rigorous empirical inquiry into the nature of backwardness in local bodies
BTo conduct a caste census to ascertain the relative numbers of socially and educationally backward classes ✓ Correct
CTo specify the proportion of reservation required in local bodies in light of the commission's recommendations
DTo ensure reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs together does not exceed an aggregate of 50 per cent of the total seats
Correct answer: (B) To conduct a caste census to ascertain the relative numbers of socially and educationally backward classes — Conducting a caste census is not one of the triple test criteria.
Explanation
★Conducting a caste census is not one of the triple test criteria.
★The Supreme Court's triple test has three specific requirements.
★First, a dedicated commission must make an empirical inquiry into backwardness in local bodies.
★Second, the proportion of reservation must be fixed in light of the commission's findings.
★Third, the total reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs must not exceed fifty per cent.
★A caste census is not part of these three requirements.
★So conducting a caste census is the odd one out.
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