National Commission for OBCs — Prelims Questions

With reference to the National Commission for Other Backward Classes, consider the following statements: 1. It was elevated to constitutional status through the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018. 2. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and four other members. 3. It has the power to include or exclude communities from the Central OBC list. 4. The creamy layer concept applies to all recommendations of the Commission. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'creamy layer' in the context of OBC reservations was established by which of the following Supreme Court cases?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the constitutional basis for the National Commission for Other Backward Classes?

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for OBCs: 1. It can recommend both inclusion and exclusion of communities from the Central OBC list. 2. The Commission has quasi-judicial powers to conduct inquiries. 3. Members of the Commission can hold office beyond the age of 70 years. 4. The Commission submits its annual report to the Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Mandal Commission, which laid the foundation for OBC reservations, was constituted under which Article of the Constitution?