General Studies MCQs

Question

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution was the Mandal Commission appointed in 1989?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Article 340

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 340”.
The Mandal Commission, or the Second Backward Classes Commission, was appointed under Article 340 of the Indian Constitution.

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