Which of the following statements related to the National Commission for Backward Classes is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. It is a constitutional body.<br>2. The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed.<br>3. The Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India heads the Commission.<br>Select the answer using the codes given below :
- A. 1 and 2 only ✓
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3
- D. 1 only
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The 102nd Amendment Act (2018) granted constitutional status to the NCBC (Article 338B) and repealed the 1993 Act. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Commission is headed by a Chairperson appointed by the President.
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