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National Commission for SCs – UPSC Prelims Quiz

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Constitutional Shield for Scheduled Castes: Powers and Functions of the National SC Commission•medium•15 questions•~12 min

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Question 01

easy

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes draws its constitutional authority from which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Question 02

easy

Which of the following national commissions is a constitutional body, as opposed to a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament?

Question 03

medium

The 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 is most directly associated with which of the following changes?

Question 04

medium

Before the 65th Constitutional Amendment of 1990, which institution was originally responsible for investigating matters relating to constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

Question 05

medium

The Government set up a multi-member Commission for SCs and STs for the first time in 1978. What was the legal basis of this Commission?

Question 06

easy

The composition of the National Commission for SCs includes which of the following?

Question 07

easy

Members of the National Commission for SCs are appointed by whom, and for what tenure?

Question 08

medium

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

Question 09

medium

When the National Commission for SCs submits a report concerning a state government, what is the prescribed procedure?

Question 10

easy

While investigating a matter, the National Commission for SCs has powers equivalent to those of which authority?

Question 11

hard

Consider the following statements regarding the NCSC's powers: 1. It can summon and examine any person from any part of India on oath. 2. It can requisition public records from any court or government office. 3. It can issue binding orders to state governments on SC policy matters. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 12

hard

Which constitutional clause extends the NCSC's monitoring mandate to Other Backward Classes and the Anglo-Indian Community?

Question 13

medium

The memorandum placed before Parliament along with the NCSC's report must include which of the following?

Question 14

hard

With reference to the evolution of the NCSC, which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of key milestones?

Question 15

medium

Central and state governments are obligated to consult the NCSC in which of the following situations?

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