Welfare Schemes for OBCs — Prelims Questions

With reference to OBC welfare schemes, consider the following statements: 1. The creamy layer concept applies to all categories of reserved communities in India. 2. The National Commission for Backward Classes has constitutional status after the 102nd Amendment. 3. Stand-Up India scheme provides loans exclusively to OBC entrepreneurs. 4. Pre-Matric scholarships are available only for students from families with annual income below ₹1 lakh. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 'Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme' for OBCs is primarily designed to:

Which of the following best describes the constitutional basis for OBC welfare schemes?

Consider the following about the National Commission for Backward Classes: 1. It was given constitutional status through the 101st Constitutional Amendment. 2. It has the power to investigate complaints regarding OBC welfare schemes. 3. It can recommend inclusion or exclusion of communities from the OBC list. 4. Its recommendations are binding on the government. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 'Top Class Education Scheme' for OBCs is characterized by: