2026 · Q102
Which of the following statements related to the National Commission for Backward Classes is/are correct ?
- 1It is a constitutional body.
- 2The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed.
- 3The Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India heads the Commission. Select the answer using the codes given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A2 and 3 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D1 only
Explanation
The National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body since the 102nd Amendment, 2018 (Article 338B), so statement 1 is true. The NCBC Act of 1993 was repealed when the Commission was given constitutional status, so statement 2 is true. But the Commission is headed by a Chairperson, not by the Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, so statement 3 is false. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct. Note: UPSC's published key marks option A, but the Commission is headed by a Chairperson.