OBC status was given to Vaishya Vanis in 2008 , which later got removed in 2011. At present some Vaishya Vanis fall under OBC and some under General category.
Q. Is Muslim OBC creamy layer?
Socially and educationally backward classes within the Muslim community are already accorded reservation under the OBC quota, with the Centre publishing a state-wise list of OBC Muslims, while Kerala and Karnataka recognise all Muslims (other than “creamy layer”) as backward classes for the purpose of reservation.
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Q. Which Muslim caste comes under SC?
Central list
| Entry number | Caste/community |
|---|---|
| *14 | Bhatiara |
| *15 | Chak |
| *16 | Chippi, Tonk, Darzi, Idrishi |
| *19 | Dhobi (other than those who are already included in the list of Scheduled Castes of Delhi) Qassar |
Q. Is kunbi an OBC?
Kunbi (alternatively Kanbi) is a generic term applied to castes of traditionally non-elite farmers in Western India. Kunbis are included among the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Maharashtra. Most of the Mawalas serving in the armies of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji came from this community.
Q. Does caste system still exist in India?
In 1948, negative discrimination on the basis of caste was banned by law and further enshrined in the Indian constitution; however, the system continues to be practiced in parts of India.
Q. What are Hinduism main beliefs?
Hindus believe in the doctrines of samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation) and karma (the universal law of cause and effect). One of the key thoughts of Hinduism is “atman,” or the belief in soul. This philosophy holds that living creatures have a soul, and they’re all part of the supreme soul.
Q. Can a Hindu marry twice?
Thus polygamy became illegal in India in 1956, uniformly for all of its citizens except for Muslims, who are permitted to have four wives and for Hindus in Goa and along the western coast where bigamy is legal. A polygamous Hindu marriage is null and void.
