Question : The political ascent of OBCs in North India led to:
Option 1: Decrease in caste-based politics
Option 2: Strengthening of national parties
Option 3: Fragmentation of political landscape
Option 4: Rise of regional parties
Correct Answer: Rise of regional parties
Solution : The rise of OBCs in North Indian politics led to the strengthening of regional parties as these parties often represented specific caste interests.