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National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Recently granted constitutional status via the 102nd Amendment (2018). The NCBC identifies and recommends inclusion/exclusion of communities in the Central OBC list, advising on welfare measures. It investigates complaints of discrimination or violation of OBC rights and monitors the functioning of reservation policies. The commission’s recognition acknowledges the socio-economic challenges faced by historically backward communities, ensuring targeted policies for inclusion. Nonetheless, controversies arise over sub-categorization of OBCs and potential overlap with state lists. The NCBC’s input shapes reservation distribution, educational opportunities, and job quotas, reflecting India’s ongoing efforts to level the socio-economic playing field among diverse social strata.

Practice Questions

Who is the first citizen of India?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा पारित विधेयकों को चुनौती देने की अंतिम तिथि किस अनुच्छेद में दी गई है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?