Class 9 Political Science Chapter 4: Working of Institutions
Class 9 Political Science Chapter 4: Working of Institutions Policy Decisions and the Mandal Commission Q: What is an 'Office Memorandum'? A: It is a formal communication issued by an appropriate authority stating a policy decision made by the government. Q: What was the primary recommendation of the Mandal Commission (SEBC)? A: It recommended that 27% of government jobs be reserved for the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). Q: Which Prime Minister formally announced the implementation of the Mandal Commission report in 1990? A: Prime Minister V.P. Singh , the leader of the Janata Dal. Q: Which institution finally resolved the widespread dispute and protests regarding the Mandal Commission order? A: The Supreme Court of India , in a famous case known as the 'Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India case'. The Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Q: Why does a democracy need a Parliament? A: It is the final authority for making new laws , cha...