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1. National Commission for Other Backward Class came into effect from ______.
A. 1993
B. 1995
C. 1992
D. 2003
ANSWER: A.1993
SOLUTION : The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was constituted on August 14, 1993 under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. The NCBC’s duties include investigating and monitoring safeguards for socially and educationally backward classes, and inquiring into complaints about the deprivation of their rights.
2. Who is the current Chairman of the National Commission for Other Backward Class?
A. Najma Hiptulla
B. P.L.Punia
C. Justice Swatanter Kumar
D. Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
ANSWER:D.Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir.
SOLUTION:As of June 6, 2024, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir is the chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). He assumed the position on December 2, 2022.
3. How many members are in the National Commission for Other Backward Class?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 3
D. 8
ANSWER :A.5
SOLUTION:The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has five members, including a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and three other Members. All members have the rank and pay of a Secretary to the Government of India.
4. What is the current limit of creamy layer (for OBC)in India to decide the benefits of the reservation?
A. 4.5 lac /Annum
B. 6 lac /Annum
C. 8 lac /Annum
D. None of these
ANSWER: C.8 lac /Annum
SOLUTION: When the creamy layer concept was introduced, the income limit was set at Rs 1 lakh per annum (1993). Thereafter, it was raised to Rs 2.5 lakhs p.a (2004). It was subsequently increased to Rs 4.5 lakhs p.a. in 2008 and then to Rs 6 lakhs p.a in 2013. The current limit is Rs.8 lakhs per annum.
5. What is the minimum age to be the member of the Rajya Sabha?
A. 30 years
B. 35 years
C. 25 years
D. 36 years
ANSWER: A.30 years
SOLUTION:30 years is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.
6. National Backward Classes Commission?
A. A Constitutional Body
B. A Statutory Body
C. A multi – member body
D. Both A and C
ANSWER: A.A Constitutional Body
SOLUTION: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): This body was initially established by an act in the Parliament in 1993, but it was not a constitutional body then. It became a constitutional body after the President of India assented to the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018.
7. National Backward Classes Commission is under which ministry?
A. Home Ministry
B. Human Resource Development Ministry
C. Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment
D. Ministry of Statistics
ANSWER:C.Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment
SOLUTION:National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) established on 14th August 1993 is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It was formed under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
8. How Many years is the tenure of the chairman and members of the National Commission for Backward Classes?
A. 5 Year
B. 2 Years
C. 3 Years
D. 4 Years
ANSWER: C.3 Years
SOLUTION: The tenure of the chairperson and members of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is three years from the date they assume office. The President of India determines the conditions of service and tenure of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other members.
9. To whom does the National Commission for Backward Classes present its annual report ?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Speaker
D. CAG
ANSWER:B.President
SOLUTION: It annually presents the reports based on the working of the safeguards to the President. If any of those reports relate to any matter which is concerned with the State Government, a copy of that report is forwarded to the State Government.
10. MP to whom will the state Backward Classes Comission submit its annual report?
A. State Government
B. Chief Minister
C. Governor
D. Speaker of the Assembly
ANSWER:A.State Government
SOLUTION:
It annually presents the reports based on the working of the safeguards to the President. If any of those reports relate to any matter which is concerned with the State Government, a copy of that report is forwarded to the State Government.
