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What did the Bihar Caste Census reveal?
What did the Bihar Caste Census reveal?
Demographic insights including the distribution of various castes.
Which socio-economic indicators were included in the Bihar caste survey?
Which socio-economic indicators were included in the Bihar caste survey?
- Income levels
- Education rate
- Health status
- Caste distribution (correct)
The Bihar Caste Census was conducted in a single phase.
The Bihar Caste Census was conducted in a single phase.
False (B)
How many enumerators were involved in the Bihar caste survey?
How many enumerators were involved in the Bihar caste survey?
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How many castes were identified in the Bihar Caste Census?
How many castes were identified in the Bihar Caste Census?
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The Bihar Caste Census may impact the ceiling on reservations in the state.
The Bihar Caste Census may impact the ceiling on reservations in the state.
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What percentage of the population comprises Extremely Backward Class (EBC) in Bihar?
What percentage of the population comprises Extremely Backward Class (EBC) in Bihar?
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Bihar Caste Census
- The Bihar government recently released the results of its caste survey, providing valuable data on caste distribution in Bihar.
- The survey identified 214 castes and assigned individual codes.
- The caste survey was conducted in three phases, involving approximately 2.64 lakh enumerators documenting data from 29 million registered households.
- The survey encompassed 17 socio-economic indicators, including caste.
- The survey found that the population of Bihar is dominated by OBCs and EBCs.
- The Extremely Backward Class (EBC) comprises 36.01% of the population.
- The survey's findings may open the door to challenging the 50% ceiling on reservations in the state.
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