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Which Ministry was introduced by the Government of India to oversee the interests of the Scheduled Castes in India?

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  1. Ministry of Rural Development

  2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs

  4. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry to oversee the interests of the Scheduled Castes. Though the primary responsibility for the promotion of interests of the Scheduled Castes rests with all the Central Ministries in the area of their operations and the State Governments, the Ministry complements their efforts by way of interventions in critical sectors through specifically tailored schemes. The Scheduled Castes Development (SCD) Bureau of the Ministry aims to promote the welfare of Scheduled Castes through their educational, economic and social empowerment. Efforts made by State Governments and Central Ministries for protecting and promoting the interests of Scheduled Castes are also monitored by the bureau.

Which Ministry was introduced by the Government of India to oversee the interests of the Scheduled Tribes in India?

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  1. Ministry of Rural Development

  2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs

  4. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs was set up in 1999 after the bifurcation of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with the objective of providing more focused approach on the integrated socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs), the most underprivileged of the Indian Society, in a coordinated and planned manner. It is the nodal Ministry for overall policy, planning and coordination of programmes for development of STs.

Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V ____________________.

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  1. may be altered by the Governor

  2. may be altered by Parliament by amendment requiring two-thirds majority

  3. cannot be altered

  4. may be altered by Parliament by ordinary legislation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer. The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas as well as of Scheduled Tribes in States other than Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura. These provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of the Scheduled Areas and Tribes may be altered by Parliament or by ordinary legislation.

According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may, in addition, be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?

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  1. Jharkhand

  2. Punjab

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Orissa

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B or Punjab is not covered in Article 164 (1) with respect to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. This becomes clear when we see the explanation under Article 164 (1).

Article 164 (1) explains the role of the Chief Minister of a state in the following way:
• The chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
• The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor
• In the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.

Preambleless statute is a rare occurrence. But there are some statutes which do not have a Preamble. Which of the following statutes has no Preamble ___________________.

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  1. Government of India Act, 1935

  2. Government of India Act, 1919

  3. The British North America Act

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government of India Act, 1935 was important so far as it stipulates features that are currently the part of the Indian Constitution. Provincial autonomy, Dyarchy in the center, Presence of three lists, the establishment of Reserve Bank of India, establishment of Federal court, communal representation, etc. The Act had no preamble and was enacted as a result of the nationalist movement to cater to their objectives and demands.

Which factor is not suitable in the establishment of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

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  1. To supervise the matter regarding their protection.

  2. To enquire the complaints regarding their rights.

  3. To guide for planning schemes for social and economic development.

  4. To report to the PM.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The functions of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are as below:
  1. to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  2. to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the SC and ST under this Constitution or under any other law.
  3. to present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
  4. to make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The Panchami Land Act distributes lands to __________.

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  1. Brahmins

  2. Archakar

  3. Temples

  4. Scheduled communities

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the Panchami Land Act,  land was distributed to the scheduled community people in Tamil Nadu during the British rule in 1892. 

Around 12 lakh acres land was assigned to Dalits in Tamil Nadu. 

Which article of the Indian Constitution has the provisions regarding the Scheduled Castes Commission?

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  1. Article 90

  2. Article 338

  3. Article 386

  4. Article 330

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 338 of the Indian Constitution has the provision regarding the scheduled caste commission. The silent features of this article are:-

1. There shall be a special officer for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe to be appointed by the President.
2. It shall be the duty of the special officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguard provided for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
3. It shall be the duty of the special officer to report to the President upon the working of the safeguard of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe at such intervals as directed by the President.

Right to Information is _______.

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  1. fundamental right

  2. legal right

  3. neither fundamental right nor legal right

  4. both fundamental right as well as legal Right

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Correct Option: A

An important function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is _______.

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  1. Inquiring into violation of human rights

  2. Regulation of the public sector

  3. Control of the private sectors.

  4. Collection of revenues

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NHRC investigates grievances regarding the violation of human rights either suo moto or after receiving a petition. It has the power to interfere in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights. Hence, option A is correct.