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Question : In December 2021, the Supreme Court suspended OBC quotas for local body elections in which of the following states?

Option 1: West Bengal and Odisha

Option 2: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

Option 3: Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

Option 4: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka


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Correct Answer: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh


Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

In December 2021 , the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the lack of empirical data supporting OBC quotas for local body elections in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. However, it did not immediately suspend the quotas. Later, in March 2022, the court allowed Maharashtra to proceed with OBC quotas, while Madhya Pradesh obtained approval in October 2023 after addressing data deficiencies.

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