Multiple choice

In which of the following states, Article 164 of the Constitution of India provides a Minister in charge of tribal welfare?

  1. Bihar
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Orissa

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only

  2. 2, 3 and 4 only

  3. 1, 3 and 4 only

  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 164(1) requires a Minister in charge of tribal welfare in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha (formerly Orissa) due to their significant tribal populations. Rajasthan (2) does not have this requirement, while states like Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand (created later) also have this provision but are not listed in the original article.

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