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Q102 (CDS-I/2026) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

Which of the following statements related to the National Commission for Backward Classes is/are correct ? 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed. 3. The Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India heads the Commission. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A

Explanation

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) underwent significant changes in 2018:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018, inserted Article 338B into the Constitution, elevating the NCBC from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Simultaneously, the Parliament passed the National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Act, 2018, which repealed the original 1993 statutory Act.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The Commission is headed by a Chairperson appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal. The Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is a civil servant and does not head this independent constitutional body.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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