Topic 034 · Answers

SC on creamy layer and open-category merit

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

Question 1Answer D
In Union of India v Rohith Nathan (11 March 2026), the Supreme Court held that what alone cannot decide OBC creamy-layer status?
- Land holding
- Educational qualification
- Place of residence
- Correct answer: Salary income
Core Trigger: On 11 March 2026, in Union of India v Rohith Nathan, the Supreme Court held that salary income alone cannot decide OBC creamy-layer status.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 1
Question 2Answer B
Besides government posts, the Court addressed the equivalence of which other posts for creamy-layer purposes?
- Judicial and military posts
- Correct answer: PSU and private posts
- Panchayat and municipal posts
- Foreign service posts
Parents' Post: The Court held parents' post and social standing must also be weighed, and addressed equivalence of government, PSU and private posts.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 2
Question 3Answer D
Who is the Chief Justice of India heading the Supreme Court that delivered both 2026 rulings?
- B R Gavai
- D Y Chandrachud
- Sanjiv Khanna
- Correct answer: Surya Kant
Current Head: The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, heads the Supreme Court that delivered both 2026 rulings.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 3
Question 4Answer A
Consider: 1. Creamy layer means advanced sections among backward classes. 2. Creamy-layer members receive reservation benefits. Which of the statements is/are correct?
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Key Term: Creamy layer means advanced sections among backward classes, excluded from reservation benefits.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 4
Question 5Answer D
In Airports Authority of India v Sham Krishna (2026), a reserved candidate above the general cut-off was held eligible for what?
- A promotion quota
- Only a reserved seat
- An age relaxation
- Correct answer: An open seat
Open Seats: In Airports Authority of India v Sham Krishna (2026), a reserved candidate above the general cut-off was held eligible for an open seat.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 5
Question 6Answer A
The creamy-layer and open-seat rulings decide how seats are filled in what?
- Correct answer: Public recruitment
- Private placements
- School admissions
- Panchayat elections
India Link: These rulings decide how seats are filled in public recruitment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 7
Question 7Answer B
At which New Delhi address does the Supreme Court of India sit?
- Sansad Marg
- Correct answer: Tilak Marg
- Janpath
- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
Venue: The Supreme Court of India sits at Tilak Marg, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 8
Question 8Answer B
On which date was the Supreme Court inaugurated?
- 26 January 1950
- Correct answer: 28 January 1950
- 15 August 1947
- 24 January 1950
Founded: The Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28 January 1950, two days after the Constitution commenced.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 9
Question 9Answer D
In Indra Sawhney v Union of India (1992), reservation was capped at what percentage?
- 27 per cent
- 40 per cent
- 60 per cent
- Correct answer: 50 per cent
Landmark: Indra Sawhney v Union of India (1992): nine judges upheld 27 per cent OBC reservation, introduced creamy-layer exclusion and capped reservation at 50 per cent.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 10
Question 10Answer C
Consider: 1. Article 16(4) permits reservation for inadequately represented backward classes. 2. Article 16(1) guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment. Which of the statements is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Articles: Article 16(4) permits reservation for inadequately represented backward classes; Article 16(1) guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 034, point 11

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In Union of India v Rohith Nathan (11 March 2026), the Supreme Court held that what alone cannot decide OBC creamy-layer status?

Besides government posts, the Court addressed the equivalence of which other posts for creamy-layer purposes?

Who is the Chief Justice of India heading the Supreme Court that delivered both 2026 rulings?

Consider: 1. Creamy layer means advanced sections among backward classes. 2. Creamy-layer members receive reservation benefits. Which of the statements is/are correct?

In Airports Authority of India v Sham Krishna (2026), a reserved candidate above the general cut-off was held eligible for what?

The creamy-layer and open-seat rulings decide how seats are filled in what?

At which New Delhi address does the Supreme Court of India sit?

On which date was the Supreme Court inaugurated?

In Indra Sawhney v Union of India (1992), reservation was capped at what percentage?

Consider: 1. Article 16(4) permits reservation for inadequately represented backward classes. 2. Article 16(1) guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment. Which of the statements is/are correct?