Question

Write any two recommendations of the Mandal Commission.

Hint:

The Mandal Commission's recommendations were implemented in the 1990s and significantly reshaped India's social and educational policies.

Answer 1

The Mandal Commission, established in 1979, aimed to identify socially and economically backward classes in India. Two of its key recommendations were: 

1. Reservation in government jobs: The commission recommended a 27% reservation for OBCs in central government jobs to promote equality and social justice. 

2. Educational provisions: The commission emphasized improving educational opportunities for OBCs, including scholarships and creating special institutions for their education.