Multiple choice

The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes rests with the

  1. President

  2. Government

  3. Prime Minister

  4. National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes
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Explanation

The President has the authority to specify which castes shall be deemed Scheduled Castes. Parliament can modify this list, but the initial specification and publication of Scheduled Castes is a presidential power under Article 341. This ensures constitutional protection for historically disadvantaged communities.

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