A state legislative assembly has 150 seats. According to the Constitution, 60 % of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 20 % for Scheduled Tribes. How many seats are allotted to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and to the remaining category?

Step-by-step solution

1. Step 1: Calculate 60 % of 150 seats for Scheduled Castes: $0.60\times 150=90$.
2. Step 2: Calculate 20 % of 150 seats for Scheduled Tribes: $0.20\times 150=30$.
3. Step 3: Subtract the reserved seats from the total to find the remaining seats: $150-(90+30)=30$.
4. Step 4: State the numbers – 90 seats for SC, 30 seats for ST, and 30 seats for the remaining category.

Concept tested: Reservation of seats for SC/ST

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked