Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

The Mandal Commission was established with the primary objective of examining the level of educational and societal disadvantages experienced by various segments of the Indian population. Its purpose was to propose methods for identifying these marginalized 'backward classes' within society and to offer strategies for alleviating their disadvantaged status. In 1980, the Commission issued its recommendations, although this occurred after the collapse of the Janata government.
In August 1990, the National Front government made the crucial choice to put into effect one of the recommendations put forth by the Mandal Commission. This particular recommendation concerned the reservation of positions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) within the central government and its affiliated entities. However, this decision triggered a series of fervent demonstrations and violent protests across numerous cities in northern India.

Which statement is not correct regarding the implementation of OBC reservations in India?

Options:

The National Front government decided to implement the Mandal Commission's recommendation for OBC reservations.

The implementation of OBC reservations was met with peaceful acceptance across all regions of India.

The Supreme Court's ruling in the 'Indira Sawhney case' upheld the government's decision on OBC reservations.

The policy of reservation for OBCs gained support from all major political parties in the country.

Correct Answer:

The implementation of OBC reservations was met with peaceful acceptance across all regions of India.

Explanation:

In August 1990, the National Front government made the crucial choice to put into effect one of the recommendations put forth by the Mandal Commission. This particular recommendation concerned the reservation of positions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) within the central government and its affiliated entities. However, this decision triggered a series of fervent demonstrations and violent protests across numerous cities in northern India. Subsequently, the decision was legally contested and escalated to the Supreme Court, ultimately becoming known as the 'Indira Sawhney case,' named after one of the individuals who filed the petition. In November 1992, the Supreme Court issued a verdict that upheld the government's decision.

Throughout this process, there existed some variances in opinions among different political parties regarding the appropriate approach for implementing this decision. Nevertheless, it's noteworthy that the policy of providing reservations for OBCs has since gained endorsement from all the major political parties within the country.