The Second Backward Classes Commission, popularly known as the Mandal Commission, was appointed in 1979 by the then Prime Minister Morarji Desai of the Janata Party government. Its report was submitted in 1980. The recommendations of the Mandal Commission, including the reservation of 27% of vacancies in Central government jobs and public sector undertakings for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), were implemented by the government headed by Prime Minister Viswanath Pratap Singh (V. P. Singh) in 1990.
Which of the following Prime Ministers appointed Mandal Commission and taken decision to implement its report ?
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2022 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Special provisions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs))
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Answer: B. Morarji Desai and Viswanath Pratap Singh
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