Which of the following statements are correct about B. P. Mandal?
(A) He chaired the Second Backward Classes Commission
(B) He was a M.P from Bihar for1967-1970
(C) He was the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1968
(D) He joined the Janata Party in 1977
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (B), (C) and (D)
(A) He chaired the Second Backward Classes Commission (Correct)
(B) He was a M.P from Bihar for1967-1970 (Correct)
(C) He was the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1968 (Correct)
(D) He joined the Janata Party in 1977 (Correct)
"B.P. Mandal (1918-1982): M.P. from Bihar for 1967-1970 and 1977-1979; chaired the Second Backward Classes Commission that recommended reservations for Other Backward Classes; a socialist leader from Bihar; Chief Minister of Bihar for just a month and a half in 1968; joined the Janata Party in 1977.".