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National Commission for Scheduled Castes Questions and Answers

1. Article 338-A of the constitution is related to which of the following?
  1. National Commission for Schedules Castes (SCs)
  2. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (STs)
  3. National Commission for Women (NCW)
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (STs)

2. Which of the following tribe's people are craftsmen?
  1. Karmali
  2. Kanwar
  3. Godait
  4. Bathudi

Answer: Karmali

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3. Which one of the following Commissions is related to Article 338A?
  1. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes
  2. The National Commission Scheduled Tribes
  3. The National Commission Backward Classes
  4. The National Commission for women

Answer: The National Commission Scheduled Tribes

4. Under which Act the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Atrocity Removal Law implemented?
  1. Act 1990
  2. Act 1989
  3. Act 1992
  4. Act 1991

Answer: Act 1989

5. Who appoints the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
  1. President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. Lok Sabha Speaker
  4. None of the following

Answer: President

6. How long is the tenure of Chairman of the National Scheduled Tribes Commission?
  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 4 years
  4. Not fixed, he remains at the post till the pleasure of the President of India

Answer: Not fixed, he remains at the post till the pleasure of the President of India

7. Which of the following is the constitutional body?
  1. National Child Rights Protection Commission
  2. National Backward Classes Commission
  3. National Minorities Commission
  4. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Answer: National Commission for Scheduled Castes

8. Which constitution amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
  1. 41st Constitutional Amendment
  2. 65th Constitutional Amendment
  3. 82nd Constitutional Amendment
  4. 76th Constitutional Amendment

Answer: 65th Constitutional Amendment

9. Article 330 to 342 of Indian Constitution belong to.....
  1. All India Services
  2. Election Commission
  3. Village Panchayats
  4. Reservation and Representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha

Answer: Reservation and Representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha

10. Which one of the following Commissions is related to Article 338A?
  1. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes
  2. The National Commission Scheduled Tribes
  3. The National Commission Backward Classes
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: The National Commission Scheduled Tribes

11. What are functions and powers of National Commission for STs?

1) Advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the STs.
2) Measures to be taken to confer minor forest produce ownership to STs living in forest areas.
3) Measures to be taken to encourage the practice of shifting cultivation by tribals.
4) Measures to be taken for full implementation of PESA.

  1. 1, 2, 3
  2. 1, 2, 4
  3. 2, 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1, 2, 4

12. The committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes consists of:
  1. 10 members from the Lok Sabha and 20 members from the Rajya Sabha
  2. 20 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha
  3. 20 members from the Lok Sabha and 20 members from the Rajya Sabha
  4. 10 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha

Answer: 20 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha

13. The National Commission for Schedule Caste was established under........of Indian Constitution.
  1. Article 338
  2. Article 250
  3. Article 180
  4. Article 142

Answer: Article 338

14. Which of the following is not the function of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
  1. Providing Constitutional protection to Scheduled Castes
  2. To investigate any case that violates the interests of Scheduled Castes
  3. To submit the report to the Prime Minister related to the protection of Scheduled Castes
  4. None of the above

Answer: To submit the report to the Prime Minister related to the protection of Scheduled Castes

15. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was set up on the basis of which amendment?
  1. 86th constitutional amendment
  2. 87th constitutional amendment
  3. 88th constitutional amendment
  4. 89th constitutional amendment

Answer: 89th constitutional amendment

16. Which of the following are special provisions mentioned in the Constitution relating to certain classes?

1) Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.
2) Permanently reservation of certain posts for Anglo-Indians in Union services.
3) Representation for Anglo-Indians in Lok Sabha.
4) National Commission for SCs.

  1. 3, 4
  2. 1, 3, 4
  3. 1, 2, 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1, 3, 4

17. Which is the largest tribe in India ?
  1. Bhil
  2. Santhal
  3. Gond
  4. Munda

Answer: Bhil

18. As per the Constitutional provision under Article 244 (1) of the Constitution of India, an area can be declared a 'Scheduled Area' by the order of the
  1. Attorney General of India
  2. President of India
  3. Prime Minister of India
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: President of India

19. What are functions of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?

1) Investigate all matters related to safeguards provided to the linguistic minorities.
2) Spread awareness amongst the linguistic minorities about the safeguards available to them.
3) Ensure effective implementation of the safeguards provided for the linguistic minorities.

  1. 2
  2. 1, 2
  3. 2, 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

20. When was National Scheduled Tribes Commission set up?
  1. 1990
  2. 1993
  3. 1995
  4. 2004

Answer: 2004

21. Which of the following is/are true?

1) The original constitution made the provision for special officer for linguistic minorities which was amended later.
2) The commissioner for linguistic minorities has his headquarters at Allahabad.

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: Only 2

22. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
  1. National Commission for Women: 1992
  2. National Minorities Commission: 1993
  3. National Backward Classes Commission: 2002
  4. National Child Rights Protection Commission: 2007

Answer: National Backward Classes Commission: 2002

23. Which of the following is/are correct regarding PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group)?
  1. Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category among the tribal groups.
  2. The highest number of PVTG are found in Chattisgarh.
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category among the tribal groups.

24. What are functions of National Commission for SCs?

1) Investigate and monitor all matters relating to the legal safeguards for the SCs.
2) Present reports to President.
3) Advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs.

  1. 1, 3
  2. 1, 2
  3. 2, 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

25. What are powers of National Commission for SCs?

1) Commission has powers of criminal court in regards to examining witnesses.
2) Commission can regulate its own procedure.
3) State governments are required to consult the commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs.

  1. 1, 3
  2. 1, 2
  3. 2, 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: 2, 3

26. What are powers of National Commission for STs?

1) Commission has powers of civil court.
2) It can submit reports regarding particular states too.
3) Commission cannot regulate its own procedure and has to follow civil court procedure.

  1. 2, 3
  2. 1, 2
  3. 1, 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1, 2

27. Who is the Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes at present?
  1. Rameshwar Oraav
  2. Girija Vyas
  3. Nanda Kumar Sai
  4. Neeraja Kumar

Answer: Nanda Kumar Sai

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