Daily Passage Test for CLAT - Aug 20 MCQs & solutions Free

The First Backward Classes Commission was set up by a presidential order on 29th January 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka Kalelkar. It is also known as the First Backward Classes Commission, 1955, or the Kaka Kalelkar Commission. Kaka Kalelkar Commission is a commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes within the territory of India and the difficulties under which they labour and to make recommendations as to the steps that should be taken by the Union. The 123rd Constitutional Amendment bill 2017 and 102nd Amendment Act, 2018, introduced Article 338B which provides for a Commission for the socially and educationally backward classes to be known as the National Commission for Backward Classes. The NCBC is a constitutional body set up under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. It has the power to examine complaints regarding the inclusion or exclusion of groups within the list of backward classes, and advise the central government in this regard. 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 Article 340 in the Indian Constitution 1949 - Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes by the President.

The NCST does not have binding powers over the Central and State governments. Its recommendations are advisory in nature. Hence, I is incorrect.
The President also forwards any report of the Commission pertaining to a State Government to the concerned State Governor. Hence II is correct.
The term Scheduled Tribes is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 366(25). Hence, III is correct.

Duties and Functions- To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the STs under the Constitution or under any other law for the time being in force or under any order of the Government. Hence option a is correct. To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the STs. Hence option b is correct. To participate and advise in the planning process of the socio-economic development of the STs and to evaluate the progress of their development. To present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards. Hence option d is correct.
Option c is not accurate. While the Governor of a state is consulted, it is the President of India who has the power to declare a caste or tribe as a Scheduled Tribe, after consulting with the Governor, according to Article 342 of the Indian Constitution. The President's notification can be subsequently modified by Parliament through law.

The current chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. He assumed the position on December 2, 2022.

Both statements are incorrect.
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) each serve a term of three years from the date they assume office. They are also not eligible for appointment for more than two terms.
The Commission consists of five members including a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and three other Members appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members is determined by President.