1.The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was granted constitutional status by which Constitutional Amendment?
a) 101st Amendment
b) 102nd Amendment
c) 103rd Amendment
d) 104th Amendment
Answer: b) 102nd Amendment
Explanation: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018, gave constitutional status to NCBC under Article 338B.
2.Which Article of the Constitution deals with the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?
a) Article 338
b) Article 338A
c) Article 338B
d) Article 340
Answer: c) Article 338B
Explanation: Article 338B provides for the NCBC, its composition, functions, and powers.
3.The NCBC was originally constituted in which year?
a) 1987
b) 1993
c) 1997
d) 2000
Answer: b) 1993
Explanation: The NCBC was first set up in 1993 under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
4.The 102nd Amendment Act inserted which Article in the Constitution to recognize the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs)?
a) Article 342A
b) Article 340A
c) Article 341A
d) Article 343A
Answer: a) Article 342A
Explanation: Article 342A empowers the President to specify the list of SEBCs for the Union and the States.
5.Who appoints the Chairperson and Members of the NCBC?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Parliament
Answer: a) President of India
Explanation: As per Article 338B, the Chairperson and Members are appointed by the President.
6.How many Members constitute the NCBC, including the Chairperson?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Answer: c) 5
Explanation: NCBC consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and three other Members.
7.Who is the current (2025) Chairperson of the NCBC?
a) Bhagwan Lal Sahni
b) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
c) Ram Shankar Katheria
d) Justice G Rohini
Answer: b) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
Explanation: As of 2025, Hansraj Ahir is the Chairperson of NCBC.
8.NCBC was made a statutory body under which Act before getting constitutional status?
a) National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1990
b) National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1991
c) National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
d) None
Answer: c) National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
Explanation: NCBC was earlier a statutory body created by this Act.
9.Which Article empowers the NCBC to investigate and monitor safeguards for OBCs?
a) Article 338B(5)
b) Article 340(2)
c) Article 342A(1)
d) Article 341(2)
Answer: a) Article 338B(5)
Explanation: Article 338B(5) lists the duties and functions of the Commission.
10.NCBC reports are submitted to:
a) Prime Minister
b) President of India
c) Parliament directly
d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: b) President of India
Explanation: Reports of NCBC are submitted to the President, who lays them before Parliament.
11.Which Commission recommended the establishment of a permanent body for OBCs?
a) Kalelkar Commission
b) Mandal Commission
c) Sarkaria Commission
d) Punchhi Commission
Answer: b) Mandal Commission
Explanation: The Mandal Commission (1979) recommended a permanent body for backward classes.
12.Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution mentions OBCs?
a) First Schedule
b) Second Schedule
c) None
d) Ninth Schedule
Answer: c) None
Explanation: OBCs are not mentioned in any Schedule; they are recognized under Articles 15(4), 16(4), and 338B.
13.The power to include or exclude any community in the Central OBC list lies with:
a) NCBC
b) Parliament
c) President (with Parliament’s approval)
d) Supreme Court
Answer: c) President (with Parliament’s approval)
Explanation: Article 342A provides this power.
14.The NCBC has powers equivalent to:
a) Election Commission
b) Civil Court
c) Supreme Court
d) High Court
Answer: b) Civil Court
Explanation: NCBC enjoys powers of a Civil Court while investigating matters.
15.How many backward classes are currently listed in the Central OBC list (approx)?
a) 2,500
b) 3,000
c) 5,000+
d) 6,000+
Answer: d) 6,000+
Explanation: As per official records, over 6,000 communities are listed as OBCs.
16.Which Article allows special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15(4)
c) Article 19(1)
d) Article 21
Answer: b) Article 15(4)
Explanation: Article 15(4) allows state to make special provisions for OBCs.
17.Which Article provides for reservation in public employment for OBCs?
a) Article 15(4)
b) Article 16(4)
c) Article 19(6)
d) Article 21A
Answer: b) Article 16(4)
Explanation: Article 16(4) provides for reservation in government jobs.
18.The concept of “Creamy Layer” was introduced by the Supreme Court in which case?
a) Indra Sawhney vs Union of India (1992)
b) Kesavananda Bharati (1973)
c) Minerva Mills (1980)
d) Champakam Dorairajan (1951)
Answer: a) Indra Sawhney vs Union of India (1992)
Explanation: The Court upheld OBC reservations but excluded the “creamy layer”.
19.The NCBC submits its report to the President annually or:
a) Once in 2 years
b) As required by President
c) Every 5 years
d) Only before elections
Answer: b) As required by President
Explanation: Reports can be annual or whenever the President requires.
20.The NCBC’s advice regarding inclusion/exclusion of castes in the OBC list is:
a) Binding on Government
b) Advisory only
c) Subject to approval of Supreme Court
d) Referred to States
Answer: a) Binding on Government
Explanation: After the 102nd Amendment, NCBC’s advice is binding.
21.The tenure of the Chairperson and Members of NCBC is:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: They hold office for 5 years or until the age of 65 years.
22.Who presents the NCBC report in Parliament?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) Minister of Social Justice
Answer: b) President
Explanation: President lays the report before both Houses of Parliament.
23.Which Article empowered the President to appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes even before NCBC was created?
a) Article 340
b) Article 342
c) Article 338
d) Article 343
Answer: a) Article 340
Explanation: Article 340 provided for temporary Commissions for backward classes.
24.Which of the following is NOT a function of NCBC?
a) Safeguard OBC rights
b) Advise on OBC inclusion/exclusion
c) Reservation in legislatures
d) Report to President
Answer: c) Reservation in legislatures
Explanation: NCBC has no role in reservation of seats in legislatures (which applies only to SC/ST).
25.The NCBC was given constitutional status during the tenure of which Prime Minister?
a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
b) Dr. Manmohan Singh
c) Narendra Modi
d) P. V. Narasimha Rao
Answer: c) Narendra Modi
Explanation: The 102nd Amendment (2018) was passed during PM Modi’s tenure.
26.Which of the following is true about NCBC after the 102nd Amendment?
a) It became an advisory body only
b) It became a constitutional body
c) It was merged with National Commission for SCs
d) It was abolished
Answer: b) It became a constitutional body
Explanation: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 gave NCBC constitutional status under Article 338B.
27.The NCBC is responsible for:
a) Examining complaints of denial of rights to OBCs
b) Supervising OBC scholarships
c) Conducting OBC population census
d) Holding elections for OBC representation
Answer: a) Examining complaints of denial of rights to OBCs
Explanation: NCBC investigates complaints regarding safeguards for OBCs.
28.Which Ministry is the NCBC associated with?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Law and Justice
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Answer: c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: NCBC functions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
29.Which of the following is NOT a power of NCBC?
a) Summon witnesses
b) Requisition public records
c) Punish offenders directly
d) Receive petitions
Answer: c) Punish offenders directly
Explanation: NCBC has powers of a Civil Court but cannot punish offenders directly.
30.The NCBC consists of:
a) Chairman + 2 Members
b) Chairman + 3 Members
c) Chairman + Vice Chairman + 3 Members
d) Chairman + Vice Chairman + 4 Members
Answer: c) Chairman + Vice Chairman + 3 Members
Explanation: Total = 5 members (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and 3 other Members).
31.The NCBC can investigate matters relating to:
a) SCs only
b) STs only
c) OBCs only
d) Both SCs and OBCs
Answer: c) OBCs only
Explanation: SCs and STs have separate commissions under Articles 338 and 338A.
32.Which Article deals with National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)?
a) 338A
b) 338B
c) 342
d) 340
Answer: a) 338A
Explanation: Article 338A provides for NCST, while Article 338B provides for NCBC.
33.The first OBC Commission was set up under which Article?
a) Article 340
b) Article 338
c) Article 342
d) Article 344
Answer: a) Article 340
Explanation: The first OBC Commission (Kalelkar Commission, 1953) was set up under Article 340.
34.Which of the following was the first Backward Classes Commission?
a) Mandal Commission
b) Kalelkar Commission
c) Justice Rohini Commission
d) None of these
Answer: b) Kalelkar Commission
Explanation: The Kalelkar Commission (1953) was the first Backward Classes Commission.
35.The Mandal Commission submitted its report in:
a) 1979
b) 1980
c) 1985
d) 1990
Answer: b) 1980
Explanation: Mandal Commission was set up in 1979 and submitted its report in 1980.
36.The Mandal Commission recommended how much reservation for OBCs in central government jobs?
a) 15%
b) 20%
c) 27%
d) 30%
Answer: c) 27%
Explanation: The Mandal Commission recommended 27% reservation for OBCs.
37.Which case upheld OBC reservation but introduced the concept of “creamy layer”?
a) Indra Sawhney case (1992)
b) Champakam Dorairajan case (1951)
c) Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
d) Ashoka Kumar Thakur case (2008)
Answer: a) Indra Sawhney case (1992)
Explanation: This landmark case upheld 27% OBC reservation but excluded the creamy layer.
38.The concept of “social and educational backwardness” comes under which Article?
a) Article 15(4)
b) Article 16(4)
c) Article 46
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Articles 15(4), 16(4), and 46 allow special provisions for backward classes.
39.The NCBC’s recommendations regarding OBC inclusion/exclusion are:
a) Binding on the Union Government
b) Advisory only
c) Subject to judicial review
d) Referred to Election Commission
Answer: a) Binding on the Union Government
Explanation: After 102nd Amendment, NCBC’s recommendations are binding.
40.Which Article provides Directive Principles for promoting educational and economic interests of backward classes?
a) Article 38
b) Article 39
c) Article 46
d) Article 48
Answer: c) Article 46
Explanation: Article 46 directs the State to promote the interests of SCs, STs, and OBCs.
41.The NCBC functions are similar to those of:
a) National Human Rights Commission
b) Civil Court
c) Election Commission
d) Planning Commission
Answer: b) Civil Court
Explanation: NCBC has civil court powers for investigation.
42.Which Commission is responsible for recommending inclusion in the Central OBC list?
a) NCBC
b) NCST
c) Election Commission
d) Law Commission
Answer: a) NCBC
Explanation: NCBC recommends inclusion/exclusion of castes in OBC list.
43.The NCBC was made a constitutional body in which year?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: c) 2018
Explanation: It became a constitutional body in 2018 via the 102nd Amendment.
44.The NCBC reports are tabled in:
a) Lok Sabha only
b) Rajya Sabha only
c) Both Houses of Parliament
d) State Assemblies
Answer: c) Both Houses of Parliament
Explanation: Reports are submitted to President, who places them before both Houses.
45.The NCBC tenure of members can end earlier if:
a) Removed by Prime Minister
b) Removed by President
c) Removed by Parliament resolution
d) Removed by Supreme Court
Answer: b) Removed by President
Explanation: Members hold office during the pleasure of the President.
46.The NCBC was established under which Prime Minister initially (1993)?
a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
b) P. V. Narasimha Rao
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Manmohan Singh
Answer: b) P. V. Narasimha Rao
Explanation: NCBC was established in 1993 during Narasimha Rao’s tenure.
47.The NCBC investigates:
a) Matters relating to SCs and STs
b) Matters relating to OBCs
c) Matters relating to minorities
d) Matters relating to women
Answer: b) Matters relating to OBCs
Explanation: NCBC deals specifically with OBC-related matters.
48.Which is correct about NCBC’s powers?
a) It can issue arrest warrants
b) It can summon witnesses
c) It can impose penalties
d) It can dismiss public servants
Answer: b) It can summon witnesses
Explanation: NCBC has civil court powers such as summoning witnesses and records.
49.The NCBC’s role is primarily:
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Advisory and Investigative
d) Judicial
Answer: c) Advisory and Investigative
Explanation: NCBC’s role is advisory and investigative regarding OBC safeguards.
50.The NCBC has its headquarters at:
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) New Delhi
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) New Delhi
Explanation: The NCBC headquarters is located in New Delhi.
51.The NCBC is similar in structure to which other commissions?
a) UPSC and SSC
b) Election Commission and Finance Commission
c) National Commission for SCs and STs
d) Law Commission
Answer: c) National Commission for SCs and STs
Explanation: NCBC was modeled on the structure of NCSC (Art. 338) and NCST (Art. 338A).
52.Which Article defines the President’s power to specify the list of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs)?
a) Article 341
b) Article 342A
c) Article 338B
d) Article 340
Answer: b) Article 342A
Explanation: Article 342A empowers the President to notify SEBCs for Union and States.
53.The NCBC must present reports to the President:
a) Once every 3 years
b) Once every 5 years
c) Annually and as required
d) Only once during its tenure
Answer: c) Annually and as required
Explanation: Reports are annual or whenever required by the President.
54.Which Directive Principle mentions the promotion of weaker sections including OBCs?
a) Article 39(b)
b) Article 39A
c) Article 46
d) Article 48
Answer: c) Article 46
Explanation: Article 46 directs the State to promote SCs, STs, and weaker sections.
55.The NCBC is empowered to advise the Union Government on:
a) Defense policy
b) Monetary policy
c) OBC policy and safeguards
d) Election reforms
Answer: c) OBC policy and safeguards
Explanation: NCBC advises government on OBC-related policies.
56.The NCBC is accountable to:
a) Supreme Court
b) Prime Minister
c) Parliament (through President)
d) State Governors
Answer: c) Parliament (through President)
Explanation: NCBC submits reports to President, who lays them before Parliament.
57.The President can appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes under:
a) Article 340
b) Article 338B
c) Article 342A
d) Article 243
Answer: a) Article 340
Explanation: Article 340 empowers the President to appoint a Commission for backward classes.
58.Which is the second Backward Classes Commission?
a) Kalelkar Commission
b) Mandal Commission
c) Rohini Commission
d) None
Answer: b) Mandal Commission
Explanation: Mandal Commission (1979) was the second Backward Classes Commission.
59.The Mandal Commission recommended OBC reservation in central services up to what percentage?
a) 15%
b) 20%
c) 27%
d) 35%
Answer: c) 27%
Explanation: Mandal Commission recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in jobs.
60.The NCBC has the power to call:
a) Any public servant for questioning
b) Any State Chief Minister
c) Any private citizen only
d) Only Union Ministers
Answer: a) Any public servant for questioning
Explanation: NCBC can summon officials during investigation.
61.The NCBC can act on:
a) Suo motu basis
b) References made by Government
c) Complaints from OBC citizens
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: NCBC can act suo motu, on government references, or OBC complaints.
62.Which body determines the ‘Creamy Layer’ criteria for OBCs?
a) Parliament
b) NCBC
c) Union Government (DoPT/Ministry of Social Justice)
d) Supreme Court
Answer: c) Union Government (DoPT/Ministry of Social Justice)
Explanation: The government notifies income limits for Creamy Layer exclusion.
63.As per Indra Sawhney judgment, total reservations in public employment should not ordinarily exceed:
a) 25%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%
Answer: c) 50%
Explanation: Supreme Court capped reservations at 50%, except in extraordinary cases.
64. The NCBC replaced the earlier:
a) Backward Classes Ministry
b) National Minority Commission
c) National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
d) None
Answer: c) National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
Explanation: The 1993 Act was repealed when NCBC got constitutional status.
65. The NCBC is consulted in all policy matters concerning:
a) OBC welfare and safeguards
b) Defence procurement
c) GST implementation
d) International treaties
Answer: a) OBC welfare and safeguards
Explanation: Article 338B mandates consultation with NCBC on OBC issues.
66. Who lays the NCBC report before Parliament along with action taken?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: b) President
Explanation: The President lays NCBC reports before both Houses with action taken.
67. Which Commission was constituted to examine sub-categorization of OBCs?
a) Kalelkar Commission
b) Justice Rohini Commission
c) Mandal Commission
d) Punchhi Commission
Answer: b) Justice Rohini Commission
Explanation: Justice Rohini Commission was set up in 2017 to study OBC sub-categorization.
68. The NCBC’s recommendations are binding on:
a) State Governments only
b) Union Government only
c) Both Union and States
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) Union Government only
Explanation: Article 338B makes NCBC’s advice binding on Union Government regarding Central OBC list.
69. Which Article provides that State OBC lists can differ from Central OBC list?
a) Article 342A(1)
b) Article 342A(2)
c) Article 338B(9)
d) Article 340(2)
Answer: b) Article 342A(2)
Explanation: Article 342A(2) allows States to maintain their own OBC lists.
70. Which body can review the progress of development programs for OBCs?
a) NITI Aayog
b) NCBC
c) Finance Commission
d) Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: b) NCBC
Explanation: NCBC monitors and reviews development and safeguards for OBCs.
71. The NCBC can investigate matters related to violation of:
a) Fundamental Rights of OBCs
b) Directive Principles
c) Statutory rights and safeguards
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: NCBC can investigate violation of constitutional and statutory safeguards.
72.In which year did Parliament pass the bill giving constitutional status to NCBC?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: c) 2018
Explanation: The Constitution (102nd Amendment) Bill, 2018, was passed granting NCBC constitutional status.
73.The NCBC members hold office for 5 years or until:
a) They complete 60 years of age
b) They complete 62 years of age
c) They complete 65 years of age
d) They resign voluntarily
Answer: c) They complete 65 years of age
Explanation: Tenure is 5 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever earlier.
74.Who has the final authority to notify inclusion/exclusion of OBCs in Central List?
a) NCBC
b) Parliament
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) President
Explanation: The President notifies OBC list (Union), with Parliament’s approval.
75.Which Fundamental Right is directly linked with reservation for OBCs in jobs and education?
a) Article 14 (Equality before law)
b) Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination)
c) Article 16 (Equality of opportunity in public employment)
d) Both Articles 15 and 16
Answer: d) Both Articles 15 and 16
Explanation: Articles 15(4) and 16(4) allow special provisions and reservations for OBCs.
76.The NCBC has jurisdiction over:
a) Only Union Territories
b) Only States
c) Entire India (Union + States)
d) Only Central Government Institutions
Answer: c) Entire India (Union + States)
Explanation: NCBC works for OBCs across India, though states also have their own commissions.
77.Which of the following is NOT true about NCBC?
a) It has constitutional status
b) It can conduct investigations like a Civil Court
c) It can directly enforce its orders
d) It reports to the President
Answer: c) It can directly enforce its orders
Explanation: NCBC’s recommendations are binding, but it cannot enforce orders itself.
78.The NCBC monitors the implementation of:
a) Fundamental Rights of all citizens
b) Safeguards for OBCs
c) Reservation in Judiciary
d) Defence policies
Answer: b) Safeguards for OBCs
Explanation: Article 338B empowers NCBC to monitor OBC safeguards.
79.Which body hears disputes if a caste’s inclusion in OBC list is challenged?
a) NCBC itself
b) Supreme Court/High Courts
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer: b) Supreme Court/High Courts
Explanation: NCBC recommends, President notifies, but judicial review lies with Courts.
80.The Justice Rohini Commission was constituted in:
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: b) 2017
Explanation: Justice Rohini Commission was set up in 2017 for sub-categorization of OBCs.
81.Who was the first Chairperson of NCBC after it became a constitutional body in 2018?
a) Bhagwan Lal Sahni
b) Hansraj Ahir
c) Ram Shankar Katheria
d) Justice G. Rohini
Answer: a) Bhagwan Lal Sahni
Explanation: Bhagwan Lal Sahni was the first constitutional Chairperson of NCBC.
82.Which is the statutory OBC body at the state level?
a) NCBC
b) State Commission for Backward Classes
c) National SC Commission
d) Planning Board
Answer: b) State Commission for Backward Classes
Explanation: States have their own OBC Commissions under their respective laws.
83.The NCBC cannot interfere in which of the following?
a) OBC reservation in jobs
b) OBC scholarship implementation
c) Political reservation in legislatures
d) Safeguards for OBCs in education
Answer: c) Political reservation in legislatures
Explanation: Only SCs/STs have political reservation; NCBC has no role here.
84.Which Article ensures equality of opportunity in public employment, allowing OBC reservations?
a) Article 15
b) Article 16
c) Article 17
d) Article 18
Answer: b) Article 16
Explanation: Article 16(4) allows OBC reservations in public employment.
85.The NCBC is required to present its findings to:
a) Prime Minister directly
b) President of India
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: b) President of India
Explanation: Reports are submitted to President, who lays them before Parliament.
86.The NCBC plays a major role in:
a) Financial inclusion programs
b) Reservation policy and grievance redressal for OBCs
c) Defence procurement
d) International treaties
Answer: b) Reservation policy and grievance redressal for OBCs
Explanation: NCBC ensures proper implementation of OBC reservations and rights.
87.The NCBC has the power to:
a) Summon records from any office
b) Appoint judges
c) Grant reservations directly
d) Enact laws
Answer: a) Summon records from any office
Explanation: NCBC has Civil Court-like powers to summon records.
88.NCBC’s powers are derived from:
a) Statutory law only
b) Article 338B of Constitution
c) Article 340 of Constitution
d) Presidential Orders
Answer: b) Article 338B of Constitution
Explanation: Article 338B lays down NCBC’s constitutional status and powers.
89.The maximum OBC reservation allowed in Central Government jobs and education is:
a) 15%
b) 22.5%
c) 27%
d) 30%
Answer: c) 27%
Explanation: Central OBC reservation is capped at 27% (excluding creamy layer).
90.The Supreme Court judgment that restricted Parliament’s power in OBC matters post-102nd Amendment was:
a) Indra Sawhney (1992)
b) Maratha Reservation Case (2021)
c) Kesavananda Bharati (1973)
d) Ashoka Kumar Thakur (2008)
Answer: b) Maratha Reservation Case (2021)
Explanation: SC held only President can notify SEBC list for states, not states themselves.
91.Following protests, which amendment restored states’ power to identify OBCs?
a) 101st Amendment
b) 102nd Amendment
c) 103rd Amendment
d) 105th Amendment
Answer: d) 105th Amendment
Explanation: The 105th Amendment (2021) restored states’ power to identify OBCs.
92.The NCBC investigates safeguards provided under:
a) Constitution
b) Parliamentary laws
c) Presidential orders
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: NCBC safeguards OBC rights under Constitution, laws, and government orders.
93.Which Article abolished “untouchability”?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 16
d) Article 17
Answer: d) Article 17
Explanation: Though directly for SCs, it forms the equality foundation benefitting OBC safeguards.
94.Which Article ensures special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes in education?
a) Article 15(4)
b) Article 16(4)
c) Article 19(1)
d) Article 21
Answer: a) Article 15(4)
Explanation: Article 15(4) permits reservations in educational institutions.
95.The NCBC has the power to:
a) Conduct field visits and inquiries
b) Enforce laws directly
c) Pass constitutional amendments
d) Dissolve State Assemblies
Answer: a) Conduct field visits and inquiries
Explanation: NCBC can investigate complaints and conduct on-site inquiries.
96.Who can remove the Chairperson of NCBC before his tenure ends?
a) Parliament
b) Supreme Court
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) President
Explanation: NCBC members hold office during the pleasure of the President.
97.Which body ensures implementation of OBC quota in Central Educational Institutions?
a) UGC
b) NCBC
c) AICTE
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: UGC/AICTE implement quotas, while NCBC monitors safeguards.
98.The NCBC cannot:
a) Monitor reservation policies
b) Investigate complaints of OBC denial
c) Directly provide reservation benefits
d) Summon government records
Answer: c) Directly provide reservation benefits
Explanation: NCBC is advisory and investigative; reservation benefits are implemented by government.
99.NCBC headquarters is located at:
a) Hyderabad
b) Mumbai
c) New Delhi
d) Chennai
Answer: c) New Delhi
Explanation: NCBC headquarters is in New Delhi.
100.The main constitutional objective of NCBC is:
a) Welfare of minorities
b) Safeguard interests of OBCs
c) Safeguard interests of SCs/STs
d) Promote industrial growth
Answer: b) Safeguard interests of OBCs
Explanation: NCBC ensures constitutional and legal safeguards for OBCs.