Question : The implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations led to:
Option 1: The abolition of caste-based reservations
Option 2: Increased representation of Backward Castes in educational institutions and government jobs
Option 3: The merging of all castes into a single social category
Option 4: The privatization of public sector enterprises
Correct Answer: Increased representation of Backward Castes in educational institutions and government jobs
Solution : The implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations led to increased representation of Backward Castes in educational institutions and government jobs through reservations, significantly impacting the social and political landscape of India.