OBC Reservation Policy — Prelims Questions

With reference to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation policy in India, consider the following statements: 1. The 27% reservation for OBCs in central government jobs was implemented based on the recommendations of the Kaka Kalelkar Commission. 2. The 'creamy layer' concept for OBCs was introduced by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act. 3. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was granted constitutional status by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Which of the following constitutional articles provides for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes?

The 'creamy layer' concept, as applied to OBC reservation, primarily aims to:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): 1. It was initially established as a statutory body. 2. The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act granted it constitutional status. 3. It has the powers of a civil court in investigating matters related to OBC safeguards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a direct outcome or principle established by the Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) judgment?