"other backward class" meaning in All languages combined

See other backward class on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: other backward classes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} other backward class (plural other backward classes)
  1. (India) Any of the castes officially recognised by the government as being educationally and socially disadvantaged. Wikipedia link: other backward class Tags: India Hyponyms: creamy layer
    Sense id: en-other_backward_class-en-noun-jpbTcgtn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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