Q. Who introduced 26% reservation for backward classes in Bihar in 1978?
Answer: Karpoori Thakur
Notes: Karpoori Thakur, then Chief Minister of Bihar, implemented 26% reservation for backward classes in 1978, pioneering affirmative action for social justice in the state. This policy predates the Mandal Commission's recommendations at the national level.
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