Consider the following statements with regard to the setting up of the Backward Class Commission is India: 1. The First Backward Class Commission, set up by the Government of India, is popularly known as Kaka Kalelkar Commission. 2. The Third Backward Class Commission, set up by the Government of India, is popularly known as Mandal Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A. 1 only ✓
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A. 1 only

Explanation

The First Backward Classes Commission was the Kaka Kalelkar Commission (1953). The Second was the Mandal Commission (1979). There is no 'Third' popularly known as the Mandal Commission.

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