Description : Which one of the following Articles provides for the reservation of seats for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes in the Panchayat? (1) Article 243(1) (2) Article 243(2) (3) Article 243(3) (4) Article 243(4)
Last Answer : (4) Article 243(D) Explanation: According to Article 243 (4) seats should be reserved for SC and ST in every Panchayat and the number of seats of reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the ... ) - Gram Sabha Article 243 (2) - Constitution of Panchayats Article 243 (3) - Composition of Panchayats.
Description : Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with - (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution (2) financial emergency (3) reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha (4) Official Language of the Union of India
Last Answer : (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution Explanation: The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
Description : In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given? (1) 243 A (2) 243 B (3) 243 C (4) 243 D
Last Answer : (4) 243 D Explanation: Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
Description : Reservation for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the service has been provided in the Indian Constitution under – (1) Article 375 (2) Article 315 (3) Article 335 (4) Article 365
Last Answer : (3) Article 335 Explanation: Article 335 of the Indian Constitution deals with the claims of SCs and STs to services and posts, without sacrificing the efficiency of administration. However, the 82nd ... , for reservation in matters of promotion to the public services of the Centre and the states.
Description : In which Article of the Constitution of India was the provision for reservation of scheduled castes in the Lok Sabha made? (1) Article 330 (2) Article 331 (3) Article 332 (4) Article 333
Last Answer : (1) Article 330 Explanation: In the Indian Constitution, seats have been reserved in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Article -330.
Description : Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj Institutions after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992 are false? I. Seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in the elected ... reserved for women. (1) I and III (2) I and II (3) III and IV
Last Answer : (4) II and IV
Description : Delimitation of constituencies and determination of constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are done by - (1) Election Commission (2) Delimitation Commission (3) Planning Commission (4) Election Commission with the assistance of Delimitation Commission
Last Answer : (2) Delimitation Commission Explanation: elimitation commission of India is a Commission established by Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. In India, such Delimitation Commissions ... of SC and ST seats in a state is changed in accordance with the census.
Description : Who is not the ex officio member of the National Human Rights Commission? (1) The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities. (2) The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India ( ... for the scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (4) The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
Last Answer : (2) The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India Explanation: The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of: A Chairperson, One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of ... of four National Commissions of (1.Minorities 2.SC 3.ST 4.Women) serve as ex officio members.
Description : Who is not the ex officio member of the National Human Rights Commission? (1) The Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities. (2) The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India (3) ... for the scheduled. Castes and Scheduled Tribes (4) The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
Last Answer : (2) The Chairperson of the Law Commission of India Explanation: The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of: A Chairperson, One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the ... appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
Description : Under which one of the following Sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Rules, 1995 has Material for Annual Report been provided? (1) Section 18 (2) Section 20 (3) Section 22 (4) Section 24
Last Answer : (1) Section 18 Explanation: Under section 18, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Rules, 1995 has Material for Annual report been provided.
Description : Under which one of the following Sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes [Prevention of Atrocities] Acr, 1989 is anticipatory bail prohibited? (1) Section 22 (2) Section 20 (3) Section 18 (4) Section 16
Last Answer : (3) Section 18 Explanation: Under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (prevention of atrocities) act 1989, section -18 is anticipatory bail prohibited. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention ... of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) will be required before an arrest is made.
Description : Under which section of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes [Prevention of Atrocities] Act, 1989 is economic boycott defined? (1) Section 2[b] (2) Section 2[b c] (3) Section 2 [b f] (4) Section [b g]
Last Answer : (2) Section 2[b c] Explanation: In Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribes( Prevention of Atrocities) act -1989, section 2(bc) --economic boycott means- (i) A refusal to deal with, work ... Tribes (iv) To abstain from the professional or business relations that one would maintain with other person.
Description : Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservation of one-third seats in the Municipal Boards and Village Panchayats for women? (1) 73rd and 74th Amendments (2) 82nd and 83rd Amendments (3) 72nd and 73rd Amendments (4) 74th and 75th Amendments and Oridinary Law
Last Answer : (1) 73rd and 74th Amendments Explanation: The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments dealt with the organization of local governments in India: Panchayats and Nagarpalikas respectively. These ... other aspects related to decentralized governance, provided for reservation to women in such bodies.
Description : How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha? (1) 59 (2) 69 (3) 79 (4) 84
Last Answer : (4) 84 Explanation: For the purpose of constituting the Lok Sabha, the whole country has been divided into 543 Parliamentary Constituencies, each one of which elects one member. The members of ... the Scheduled Tribes. Earlier it was 79 and 41 for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively.
Description : The constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under Article. (1) 219 (2) 226 (3) 239 (4) 243
Last Answer : (4) 243 Explanation: Article 243 gives constitutional status to the Panchayats.
Description : Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following? (1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission ... include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages (4) Panchayati Raj System
Last Answer : (4) Panchayati Raj System Explanation: Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that " ... institution (by whatever name called) of selfgovernment constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas".
Description : 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 ... is not covered by the Article? (1) Jharkhand (2) Punjab (3) Madhya Pradesh (4) Odisha
Last Answer : (2) Punjab Explanation: According to Article 164(1) in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of ... of the Scheduled Casks and backward classes or any other work. Punjab is not covered by the Article.
Description : One of the ways in which power-sharing is done in Indian democracy is by providing reservations for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs. Now the Muslims and Christian dalits are asking for reservations. Is this demand of power sharing justified? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Initially, when the reservation of seats was done for the socially weaker sections, the intention of the Constitution was to bring an end to the alienation being faced by the so-called weaker ... opinion. Some more positive steps need to be taken to encourage power-sharing as early as possible.
Description : National Social Assistance Programme is aimed at providing - (1) financial support to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (2) old age pension to very poor (3) insurance for the poor (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) old age pension to very poor Explanation: The National Social Assistance Scheme (NSAS) or National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a flagship welfare programme of the Government of India ... and in other cases of undeserved want within the limit of its economic capacity and development.
Description : The “Stand Up India” is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes. The bank loans under the scheme shall be referenced to _______ A. SIDBI B. NABARD C. RBI D. MUDRA E. DRDA
Last Answer : A. SIDBI Explanation: The ―Stand up India Scheme‖ is being launched now to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe and Women for loans in the range of Rs. 10 Lakhs to Rs. 100 Lakhs. The bank loans under the scheme shall be referenced to SIDBI.
Description : Which amendment accorded statutory status to the commission for Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes- a) 64 th amendment b) 65 th amendment c) 68 th amendment d) None of them
Last Answer : b) 65 th amendment
Description : Which of the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission are correct ? 1. UPSC is a Constitutional body. 2. It serves as an advisory body. 3. It is called upon to advise the Government in regard to representation of the ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : National Social Assistance Programme is aimed at providing (1) financial support to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (2) old age pension to very poor (3) insurance for the poor (4) All of the above
Last Answer : old age pension to very poor
Description : Which one of the following articles directs state Government of organize Village Panchayats? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 40 (3) Article 48 (4) Article 51
Last Answer : (2) Article 40 Explanation: Article 40 of the Indian constitution deals with organisation of village panchayats by state government.
Description : Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats? (1) Article 19 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 40 (4) Article 246
Last Answer : (3) Article 40 Explanation: Article 40 Organisation of village Panchayats. Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 246 Subject matter of laws made by parliament and by the legislature of states.
Description : Which of the following articles in the shape of the directive principles mentions the organisation of the village panchayats? (1) Article 40 (2) Article 43 (3) Article 44 (4) Article 47
Last Answer : (1) Article 40 Explanation: Article 40 states that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to ... state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.
Description : The provisions of reservation for OBC is made in the Constitution under which Articles? (1) Article 13 (ll) and 14 (2) Article 14 and 15 (3) Article 15 (IV) and 16 (IV) (4) Article 17 and 18
Last Answer : (3) Article 15 (IV) and 16 (IV) Explanation: Under Article 15 (IV) and 16 (IV), the provision of reservation for OBC is made in the constitution.
Description : Which of the following are voluntary provisions in the 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) ? 1. Minimum age of 21 for contesting elections to Panchayats. 2. Indirect elections to the post of Chairperson of Panchayats at the intermediate ... 2 and 4 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 3 and 4
Description : The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following "statements regarding PESA law is not correct? (1) ... interests of the tribals (4) PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Last Answer : (2) PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas Explanation: Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is a law enacted by the Government of India to cover the "Scheduled areas" which are not covered in ... . It was enacted on 24 December 1996 to enable Gram Sabhas to self-govern their natural resources.
Description : What is correct about the powers of Zila Panchayats of Scheduled Areas? (1) To plan minor water bodies (2) To control over institutions in all social sectors (3) To control on tribal sub-plans (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: The powers of Zila panchayats of scheduled Areas are— (i)To plan minor water bodies To control over institutions in all social sectors To control on tribal subplans To exercise other functions as conferred by state govt.
Description : Which of the following articles of Indian constitution has the provisions of reservation for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe
Last Answer : Article 335
Description : If the name of a tribe has to be excluded from the list of Sched-uled Tribe, who has the power for such exclusion? (1) President (2) Parliament (3) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (4) Union Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: According to Article 342 of Indian constitution, the President may with respect to any State or Union territory, after consultation with the Governor there of, specify the tribes ... , any tribe or tribal community or part of or group within any tribe or tribal community.
Description : The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises Municipal elections under - (1) Article 240 (1) (2) Article 241 (2) (3) Article 243 (K) (4) Article 245 (4)
Last Answer : (3) Article 243 (K) Explanation: According to Article 243 (K), the superintendence, rp direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections ... in a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
Description : Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State? (1) Article-352 (2) Article-356 (3) Article-389 (4) Article-392
Last Answer : (2) Article-356 Explanation: President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional ... the central government, the state's policies are controlled by the ruling party at the centre.
Description : Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All India Services? (1) Article 310 (2) Article 311 (3) Article 312 (4) Article 314
Last Answer : (3) Article 312 Explanation: Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for Air India Services. The services known at the commencement of this Constitution as the Indian Administrative Service and the ... or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the union or a state.
Description : Article 40 of the Constitution of India advises the State to work for - (1) Uniform Civil Code (2) Organisation of Village Panchayats (3) Constitution of Municipalities (4) Living wages for workers
Last Answer : (2) Organisation of Village Panchayats Explanation: Article 40 of the Indian constitution deals with organisation of village panchayats.
Description : Which article of the Constitution laid down that state shall take steps to organize village panchayats? (1) Article 36 (2) Article 73 (3) Article 24 (4) Article 40
Last Answer : (4) Article 40 Explanation: Article 40 - Organization of village Panchayats Article 73 - Extent of executive power of union Article 36 - definition of DPSP Article 24 - Prohibition of employment of children in factories.
Description : Which article of the Constitution lays down that state shall take steps to organise village Panchayats? (1) Article 36 (2) Article 73 (3) Article 24 (4) Article 40
Last Answer : (4) Article 40 Explanation: Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the state shall take steps to organise village panchayats ... executive power of the union. Article 24 Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
Description : Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to organise Village Panchayats? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 37 (3) Article 40 (4) Article 51
Last Answer : (3) Article 40 Explanation: Article 40 directs the State to take steps to organize village Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be, necessary to enable them to function as units of self-Government. It comes under Directive Principles of State Policy.
Description : What is the population percentage of Scheduled castes according to 2001 census? -SST 10th
Last Answer : 16.2% is the population percentage of Scheduled castes according to 2001 census .
Description : What were the views of the Sikhs and Scheduled Castes on the proposals of the Cabinet Mission Plan? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Sikhs found the proposals of the Cabinet Mission Plan unacceptable because they were included in the North-Western Muslim Bloc. The Scheduled Castes were of the opinion that these proposals were ... scheduled castes and also because only one seat was offered to them in the Interim Government.
Description : Which is the State having the largest population of scheduled castes? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Utter Pradesh'
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Description : According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population? (1) Punjab (2) Uttar Pradesh (3) West Bengal (4) Karnataka
Last Answer : (1) Punjab Explanation: As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166 ... .9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
Description : Which is the State having the largest population of scheduled castes?
Last Answer : Utter Pradesh
Description : A high-caste teacher is biased with the scheduled caste's students. What advise do you like to give to that teacher? Options: A) Nothing is wrong in his attitude B) He should not behave ... and need of the hour C) Scold him for narrow thinking D) Threat him against the constitutional provisions
Last Answer : B) He should not behave against the national spirit and need of the hour
Description : 1. With which game in Christianio Ronaldo associated? 2. How is angular speed of a whirlwind in a tornado towards the centre? 3. In which the claim of Ashoka's greatness cheifly lay? 4. ... the founder of world Economic Forum? 20. Which fungus is responsible for the tikka disease of groundnut?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Football 2. Decreases rapidly 3. Promotion of welfare of his people 4. Osmoregulation 5. Utter Pradesh 6. Because it has high specific heat 7. Typhoons 8. Minor Rock Edict XIII 9. ... -Party 15. Sulphur 16. India Gate 17. 1890 18. Aryabhatta 19. Klaus Schwab 20. Cercosplora personata
Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India (2) The ... made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Last Answer : (3) Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part 111 of the Constitution of India Explanation: The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights ... law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.