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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q51

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Which Commission was appointed by the central government to examine issues related to Centre-State relations?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Sarkaria Commission.

Commission                                  Purpose
Sarkaria Commission
  • Set up in 1983 by the central government.
  • To examine the central-state relationship on various portfolios and suggest changes within the framework of the Constitution of India.
Mandal Commission
  • Set up in 1979 January by the Morarji Desai government.
  • To identify the socially or educationally backward classes to consider the question of seat reservations.
Nanavati Commission To investigate the " killing of innocent Sikhs" during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Kothari Commission To examine all aspects of the educational sector in India.