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1. Consider the following statements about ‘National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC)’: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. It has the power to examine complaints regarding inclusion or exclusion of groups within the list of backward classes, and advise the central government in this regard. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? (1) The territories called `Santhal Parganas‘ were created. (2) It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. If a sum of money is borrowed and returned in equal installments of Rs.882. Find the sum borrowed: (a) Rs. 1700 (b) Rs. 1680 (c) Rs. 1640 (d) Rs.1620 4. Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of the Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? (1) Lord Cornwallis (2) Alexander Read (3) Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? (1) Charter Act of 1813 (2) General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823 (3) Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 ANSWERS 1. (c) The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017 was introduced in Lok Sabha. It seeks to grant the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status, at par with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. It has the power to examine complaints regarding inclusion or exclusion of groups within the list of backward classes, and advise the central government in this regard.
  • The NCBC is a body set up under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
• Purpose of the Bill :The Bill seeks to establish the NCBC under the Constitution, and provide it the authority to examine complaints and welfare measures regarding socially and educationally backward classes. 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (a)


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