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.