Consider the following statements about SEBC Act, 2018:
I. As per this Act, Marathas , will get 16% reservation in government jobs and education in the state.
II. It provides 16% reservation in government jobs and education for all Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in the state of Maharashtra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Options

A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

A

Explanation

The maharashtra government has recently passed the maharashtra state Reservation for socially and Educationally Backward Classess (SEBC) Act, 2018. As per this Act, Marathas, the politically influential community in maharastra, will get 16% reservation in government jobs and education in the state.