other backward class

noun

Any of the castes officially recognised by the government as being educationally and socially disadvantaged.

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Meanings

nounother backward class (plural other backward classes)

plural other backward classes

  1. IndiaAny of the castes officially recognised by the government as being educationally and socially disadvantaged.
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