Q. Consider the following statements regarding NCBC (National commission for Backward Class):
1. It functions under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. The term of office of every member of NCBC is 3 years.
3. The recommendation of NCBC is binding on the government.
4. No action will be taken in cases by NCBC if the court has already given its final verdict.
How many statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) functions under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Statement 2 is correct. The term of office of every member of NCBC is 3 years.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Previously the recommendations of NCBC were binding on the government, but later on through constitutional amendment act of 2018, the recommendations are advisory in nature. Statement 4 is correct. No action will be taken in cases by NCBC if the court has already given its final verdict.
