Question : The Mandal Commission report was significant for the Backward Castes' movements because it:
Option 1: Recommended reservations in private sector jobs
Option 2: Suggested the abolition of the caste system
Option 3: Recommended reservations in education and government jobs
Option 4: Advocated for the deregulation of the economy
Correct Answer: Recommended reservations in education and government jobs
Solution : The Mandal Commission report was significant for the Backward Castes' movements because it recommended reservations in education and government jobs for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which became a focal point for mobilization and advocacy.