1. What is the constitutional basis for the establishment of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions in India?

  • A) Article 336

  • B) Article 337

  • C) Article 338

  • D) Article 339

Answer: C) Article 338


2. How are the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions appointed?

  • A) By the Prime Minister

  • B) By the Chief Justice of India

  • C) By Indian President

  • D) By the Parliament

Answer: C) By Indian President


3. What is one of the key functions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions regarding investigations?

  • A) Political lobbying

  • B) Investigating complaints related to the violation of rights for SCs and STs

  • C) Conducting diplomatic missions

  • D) Enforcing trade policies

Answer: B) Investigating complaints related to the violation of rights for SCs and STs


4. In addition to investigation and monitoring, what advisory role do the commissions play?

  • A) Environmental conservation

  • B) Economic policymaking

  • C) Policy and planning related to socio-economic development for SCs and STs

  • D) Foreign relations

Answer: C) Policy and planning related to socio-economic development for SCs and STs


5. What powers do the commissions have while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

  • A) Executive powers

  • B) Legislative powers

  • C) Judicial powers

  • D) Diplomatic powers

Answer: C) Judicial powers


6. What is the significance of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in which the commissions play a vital role?

  • A) Economic reforms

  • B) Preventing atrocities against SCs and STs

  • C) Environmental protection

  • D) Promoting cultural heritage

Answer: B) Preventing atrocities against SCs and STs


7. Where are the functions, powers, and composition of the Scheduled Castes Commission defined in the Indian Constitution?

  • A) Article 338B

  • B) Article 339

  • C) Article 338 and 338A

  • D) Article 337

Answer: C) Article 338 and 338A


8. What role do the commissions play in the implementation of reservation policies for SCs and STs?

  • A) Implementing international trade agreements

  • B) Regulating financial institutions

  • C) Ensuring proper implementation in educational institutions, employment, and legislative bodies

  • D) Conducting space exploration programs

Answer: C) Ensuring proper implementation in educational institutions, employment, and legislative bodies


9. How is the Madhya Pradesh State Scheduled Castes Commission established?

  • A) Constitution of India

  • B) Madhya Pradesh Dharma Swatantrata Adhiniyam, 1965

  • C) Scheduled Castes Rights Act, 1978

  • D) Madhya Pradesh Vishesh Janjati Adhiniyam, 1995

Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh Dharma Swatantrata Adhiniyam, 1965


10. What is one of the key functions of the Madhya Pradesh State Scheduled Tribes Commission?

  • A) Wildlife conservation

  • B) Investigating complaints related to the violation of rights for Scheduled Tribes

  • C) Agricultural development

  • D) Space exploration

Answer: B) Investigating complaints related to the violation of rights for Scheduled Tribes


11. What powers do both the Madhya Pradesh State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions possess?

  • A) Legislative powers

  • B) Executive powers

  • C) Judicial powers of a civil court

  • D) Diplomatic powers

Answer: C) Judicial powers of a civil court


12. Under which act is the Madhya Pradesh State Scheduled Tribes Commission established?

  • A) Madhya Pradesh Dharma Swatantrata Adhiniyam, 1965

  • B) Constitution of India

  • C) Scheduled Tribes Rights Act, 1980

  • D) Madhya Pradesh Vishesh Janjati Adhiniyam, 1995

Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh Vishesh Janjati Adhiniyam, 1995


13. What is one of the roles and responsibilities of both the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions?

  • A) Promoting space exploration

  • B) Investigating wildlife crimes

  • C) Creating awareness among SCs and STs about their rights

  • D) Managing agricultural schemes

Answer: C) Creating awareness among SCs and STs about their rights