Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Who was the chairperson of Mandal Commission?

Options:

Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal.

Nandeshwari Prasad Mandal.

Chandeshwari Prasad Mandal.

Hridaydeshwari Prasad Mandal

Correct Answer:

Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal.

Explanation:

The central government appointed a Commission in 1978 to look into and recommend ways to improve the conditions of the backward classes. This was the second time since Independence that the government had appointed such a commission. Therefore, this commission was officially known as the Second Backward Classes Commission. Popularly, the commission is known as the Mandal Commission, after the name of its Chairperson, Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal.