| OBC stands for **Other Backward Classes**. It is a category in India's system of affirmative action, also known as reservation.
The OBC category is designed to provide opportunities in education and employment to individuals from historically disadvantaged social groups who are not classified as Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Here's a more detailed breakdown
* **Other** The term "Other" implies that these groups are not included in the SC or ST categories.
* **Backward** This signifies that these communities have faced social, educational, and economic disadvantages due to historical and social factors.
* **Classes** The word "Classes" refers to a group of people with similar social and economic characteristics.
Essentially, OBC is a category for certain social groups in India who have historically faced discrimination and are considered "backward" in terms of social and economic development. The government provides affirmative action, such as quotas in education and employment, to help these communities improve their social standing.
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