Question

The Mandal Commission was appointed by which Government at the Centre?

• A. Indian National Congress Party
• B. Bharatiya Janata Party
• C. Janata Party
• D. Samajwadi Party

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

• The Mandal Commission, officially known as the Second Backward Classes Commission, was established in 1979.
• It was appointed by the Janata Party government, led by then Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
• The purpose of the commission was to identify socially or educationally backward classes in India and recommend steps for their advancement.
• The commission was headed by Bindeshwar Mandal, from whom it got the popular name "Mandal Commission."
• The commission submitted its report in 1980, recommending reservations of 27% in government jobs and educational institutions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
• The recommendations were later implemented in 1990 by Prime Minister V.P. Singh, leading to widespread protests and debates across the country.

So, the correct answer is (C): Janata Party.

Answer 2

The Mandal Commission was appointed by the Janata Party government in 1979 under Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Key Details:

• Officially called "Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission"
• Headed by B.P. Mandal
• Recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in government jobs
• Recommendations implemented in 1990 by V.P. Singh government

Correct Answer: (3) Janata Party