The correct answer is: d) All of the above
Assam has a significant population of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes.
Scheduled Tribes are indigenous peoples who are considered to be socially and economically backward. They are identified by the government and given special privileges, such as reserved seats in government jobs and educational institutions.
Scheduled Castes are people who were traditionally considered to be “untouchables” and were subjected to social discrimination. They are also identified by the government and given special privileges, such as reserved seats in government jobs and educational institutions.
Other Backward Classes are a group of people who are considered to be socially and economically backward, but who are not included in the Scheduled Tribes or Scheduled Castes categories. They are also identified by the government and given special privileges, such as reserved seats in government jobs and educational institutions.
The population of Scheduled Tribes in Assam is about 13% of the total population. The population of Scheduled Castes in Assam is about 7% of the total population. The population of Other Backward Classes in Assam is about 24% of the total population.
The large population of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes in Assam has a significant impact on the state’s economy, politics, and society.