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scheduled castes

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plural noun

  1. certain classes in Indian society officially granted special concessions See Harijan

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There are 131 seats reserved for MPs from the "scheduled castes" and "scheduled tribes" - groups that are officially recognised as disadvantaged and make up about a quarter of India's population.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

There are 131 seats reserved for MPs from so-called "scheduled castes" and "scheduled tribes".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

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