Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 57

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      A-Category MCQs -57

MCQ 1. With reference to caste census in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court recently held that caste enumeration is primarily a policy matter for the executive and legislature.
2. Supporters of caste census argue that updated caste data is necessary for evidence-based welfare and reservation policies.
3. The Constitution explicitly mandates periodic caste census after every national Census exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: