Which Constitutional Amendment conferred Constitutional status to 'National Commission for Backward Classes'?

The Correct answer is 102nd Constitutional Amendment.

Key Points

• The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
• This amendment inserted Article 338B into the Constitution, which deals with the structure, duties, and powers of the NCBC.
• It also added Article 342A, which empowers the President to notify the list of socially and educationally backward classes.
• The NCBC is tasked with addressing the concerns of backward classes in India and ensuring their inclusion and welfare.
• The amendment was aimed at strengthening the NCBC and providing it with similar powers to those enjoyed by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
• The NCBC now has the authority to examine complaints and welfare measures regarding backward classes.

 Additional Information

• 78th Constitutional Amendment
  • The 78th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1995 was related to the insertion of certain Acts in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • The Ninth Schedule contains laws that are immune from judicial review.
• 85th Constitutional Amendment
  • The 85th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001 provided for the benefit of promotions in service to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • This amendment also provided for the consequential seniority in promotions.
• 100th Constitutional Amendment
  • The 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015 was related to the exchange of certain territories between India and Bangladesh.
  • It aimed to settle the India-Bangladesh boundary dispute.