General Studies MCQs

Question

In which year was the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) established?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1993

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1993”.
The National Commission for Backward Classes was established in 1993 by an act of Parliament.

The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 conferred constitutional status on the commission and also enlarged its functions. For this purpose, the amendment inserted a new Article 338-B in the Constitution.

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