Q. Consider the following:
1. National Commission on Backward classes
2. National Commission on Minorities
3. National Commission on Scheduled Castes
Which among the above is / are envisaged in Constitution?
Answer:
Only 3
Notes: National Commission on Minorities is a statutory body set up under National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 to safeguard and protect the minorities’ rights. The act also makes provisions for state minorities commission. National Commission on Backward classes is also a statutory body established under the Backward Classes Act, 1993. NCST and NCSC are constitutional bodies.