Seats are reserved in Bihar’s Panchayats for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). This is in accordance with the Constitution of India, which provides for reservation of seats for these groups in elected bodies. The purpose of reservation is to ensure that these groups have a fair representation in government and that they are not discriminated against.
Scheduled Castes are those groups that were traditionally considered to be “untouchables” and were subjected to social and economic discrimination. Scheduled Tribes are those groups that are indigenous to India and have their own distinct cultures and languages. Other Backward Classes are those groups that are socially and educationally backward.
The reservation of seats for these groups in Panchayats is a positive step towards ensuring that they have a voice in government and that their interests are represented. It is important to note that reservation is not a permanent measure and that it is reviewed periodically to ensure that it is still necessary.
The other options are incorrect because they are not groups that are specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India as being eligible for reservation in elected bodies.