Practicing Success
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 1990, which recommendation of the Mandal Commission did the National Front government decide to implement? |
Land reforms for OBCs. Reservation of seats in educational institutions. Reservation of jobs for OBCs in the central government. All of the above |
Reservation of jobs for OBCs in the central 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. 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. |