Disadvantaged section of Indian Society Groups of persons that experience a higher risk of poverty, social exclusion, discrimination, and violence than the general population, are called the disadvantaged sections of people in Indian society. Disadvantaged groups/sections are groups denied or deprived of basic facilities and resources like education, hospitals, foods, transportation, etc. They are discriminated against on the basis of their caste, economical status, educational status, political condition, etc. Accordingly, they are classified as a socially disadvantaged group, economically disadvantaged group, weaker section, vulnerable, marginalized, etc. This includes: Socially backward like scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, nomadic tribes, women, migrants Financially/economically backward like slum dwellers, contractual laborers, poor people Educationally backward: school dropouts, illiterates Disability: People facing physical or mental disability Tribes: Tribes live in areas segregated from the general population. So deprived of basic amenities. Many times they lose their dwellings due to constructions, industrializations, etc Religious Groups: Due to diversity, India is having many religious groups based on different religions like Hindus, Muslims, Christians, etc. These groups are not necessarily disadvantaged groups Slum-dwellers: Slum dwellers are people who live in a heavily populated area in substandard localities. They are subjected to poverty, lack of basic facilities. Contractual laborers: Contractual laborers are hired by contractors who may not by the owner of the firm/work for a limited time. They are subjected to poverty due to little pay and no consistent income. They have no social life as they keep moving for work many times. Scheduled Castes: Scheduled Castes include people from sections that are considered as lower caste and deprived of social status, education, and opportunities. City dwellers: City dwellers are people who live in a city. So it’s not necessary they belong to disadvantaged sections. As tribes, Slum dwellers, contractual laborers, and scheduled castes are disadvantaged sections the correct answer is the option (1)