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Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

The law enacted for Control of Narcotic Substance in 1997 is known _______.

  1. Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997

  2. Control of Narcotics Substances Ordinance, 1997

  3. Control of Narcotics Substances Code, 1997

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The law enacted for Control of Narcotic Substance in 1997 is known as Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997. This act ensures the control of production, processing and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. 

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

National Literacy Mission was established in the year ______.

  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1989

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy is the backbone and heartbeat of a developing nation. A literate nation is free from any kind of slavery and open to varied arenas of progress. But, removing the scourge of illiteracy from a vast country like India is a tough mission. To convert this tough mission into an achievable one, the Government of India initiated the National Literacy Mission (NLM) in 1988. The mission aims at imparting functional literacy to millions of Indians, especially those in the age bracket of 15-35 years.

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F). 
Dalits are referred to as Scheduled Tribe (ST).

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dalit is a term that people belonging to so-called lower castes use to address themselves. The government refers to this group of people as Scheduled Castes (SC).

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

Self Respect movement was led by _________.

  1. Kamaraj

  2. C.N. Annadurai

  3. Periyar

  4. Dr. T.M. Nair
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Self Respect Movement was founded by S. Ramanathan in 1925, who invited E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar to head the movement in Tamil Nadu. 

The movement aimed to achieve a society where backward castes have equal human rights and were against the higher caste group people. 

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

Which constitutional amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes ?

  1. 41st constitunal Amendment

  2. 65th constitunal Amendment

  3. 82nd consitunal Amendment

  4. 76th constitunal Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A commission for national scheduled caste and scheduled tribe was set up under 65th constitunal Amendment.

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

Which one of the following is concerned for the interests of the backward classes ?

  1. FEDECOR

  2. Span

  3. BAMCEF

  4. NAPM
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Backward and Minorities Communities Employee Federation  was founded in 1978 to enlist the aid of the comparatively well-educated among the Backwards, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other communities of India who suffer discrimination.

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

The scheduled caste in the Indian population constitute ______.

  1. 16%

  2. 18%

  3. 20%

  4. 22%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Scheduled caste are a group of disadvantaged people who were considered untouchables and lower caste people in the History of India. The constitution of India makes provision for the advancement of scheduled caste and scheduled tribes by the State. According to 2011 census, the Scheduled Caste constitute 16.2% of Indian Population.

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

Article 330 to 342 of Indian constitution belongs to _______________.

  1. All Indian services

  2. Election commission

  3. Village panchayat

  4. Reservation and representation of scheduled castes scheduled tribes in lok sabha.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 330 to 342 of Indian constitution belongs to reservation and representation of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in lok sabha.

Multiple choice political science special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

What is the percentage of schedule castes and schedule tribes according to the census of $2001$?

  1. $SC-26.2; ST-12.2$
  2. $SC-16.2; ST-8.2$
  3. $SC-31.3; ST-8.9$

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 In 2001, the Scheduled Castes were 16.2 per cent and the Scheduled Tribes were 8.2 percent of the country’s population. According to the 2001 Census, the Scheduled Castes population in India stands at 166,635,700 persons The total population of the Scheduled Tribes in India stands at 84,326,240 persons as per the 2001 Census.