General Studies MCQs

Question

Which government implemented the Mandal Commission's recommendation of 27% OBC reservation in 1990?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: V.P. Singh Government

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “V.P. Singh Government”.
The OBC reservation system in India was implemented in 1990, when V. P. Singh was Prime Minister, based on the recommendations of the Mandal Commission of 1980.

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