Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which party government announced the formation of a second backward classes commission in 1978?

Options:

Indian National Congress Party

Bharatiya Janata Party

Janata Party

United Democratic Party

Correct Answer:

Janata Party

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 -Janata Party

The second Backward Classes Commission, commonly known as the Mandal Commission, was announced by the Janata Party government in 1978. The commission was headed by B.P. Mandal and was tasked with identifying the socially and educationally backward classes in India and recommending measures for their advancement.