CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 102

Topic: Polity and governance

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Q102

Which of the following statements related to the National Commission for Backward Classes is/are correct ?

  1. It is a constitutional body.

  2. The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed.

  3. The Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India heads the Commission.

Select the answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a) 1 and 2 onlyCorrect answer
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1, 2 and 3
  4. (d) 1 only

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

  1. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
  2. The 102nd Constitutional Amendment gave NCBC constitutional status under Article 338B, and the 1993 NCBC Act was repealed.
  3. A Chairperson heads the Commission; it is not headed ex officio by the Ministry’s Secretary.