Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Which of the following government decided to implement the recommendations of Mandal Commission in 1990?

Options:

National Front

United Progressive Alliance

Bharatiya Janata Party

National Democratic Alliance

Correct Answer:

National Front

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → National Front

  • The Mandal Commission (Second Backward Classes Commission) was set up in 1979 under B.P. Mandal to identify socially and educationally backward classes.

  • In 1990, the National Front government led by Prime Minister V.P. Singh decided to implement its recommendations, providing 27% reservation in central government jobs for OBCs.