As per the Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservation) Act, 2025 implemented by Telangana government, what percentage of reservation will Group II get within the 15 percent quota for SC ?

Correct option is B

Correct answer: (b) 9%

Explanation:

• Under the Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservation) Act, 2025, the Telangana government became the first state in India to implement sub-categorisation within the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The total 15% SC reservation in the state is now divided among four groups (Group I to IV) based on their socio-economic and educational backwardness.
• Group II has been allotted 9% out of the 15% SC quota due to their significant population share and comparatively better socio-economic status.

Information Booster:

• The goal of sub-categorisation is to ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits among all SC communities.
• This move follows the recommendations of the Justice Usha Mehra Commission and other state-level studies on SC welfare.
• Telangana is the first state in India to formally implement this system by passing a dedicated legislation in 2025.

Additional Knowledge:

• Group I – Most backward SCs: allotted 1%
• Group III – Moderately backward SCs: allotted 3%
• Group IV – Least backward SCs: allotted 2%
• This step aims to rectify imbalances where relatively advanced SC communities were availing a disproportionate share of reservation benefits.