Q. According to the 2023 Bihar Caste Survey, what percentage of the state's population is comprised of Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs)?
Answer: 36%
Notes: According to the 2023 Bihar Caste Survey, Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) constitute 36% of the state's population, making it the largest social group in Bihar. The survey further revealed that Other Backward Classes (OBCs) make up 27% of the population. Together, OBCs and EBCs constitute 63% of the state's population. The release of this data has led to an increase in reservation quotas, expanding opportunities for OBCs, EBCs, and other marginalized groups.