1. What is the constitutional basis for the establishment of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions in India?
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A) Article 336
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B) Article 337
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C) Article 338
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D) Article 339
Answer: C) Article 338
2. How are the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commissions appointed?
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A) By the Prime Minister
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B) By the Chief Justice of India
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C) By Indian President
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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?
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A) Political lobbying
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B) Investigating complaints related to the violation of rights for SCs and STs
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C) Conducting diplomatic missions
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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?
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A) Environmental conservation
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B) Economic policymaking
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C) Policy and planning related to socio-economic development for SCs and STs
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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?
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A) Executive powers
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B) Legislative powers
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C) Judicial powers
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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?
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A) Economic reforms
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B) Preventing atrocities against SCs and STs
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C) Environmental protection
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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?
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A) Article 338B
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B) Article 339
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C) Article 338 and 338A
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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?
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A) Implementing international trade agreements
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B) Regulating financial institutions
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C) Ensuring proper implementation in educational institutions, employment, and legislative bodies
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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?
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A) Constitution of India
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B) Madhya Pradesh Dharma Swatantrata Adhiniyam, 1965
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C) Scheduled Castes Rights Act, 1978
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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?
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A) Wildlife conservation
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B) Investigating complaints related to the violation of rights for Scheduled Tribes
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C) Agricultural development
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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?
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A) Legislative powers
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B) Executive powers
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C) Judicial powers of a civil court
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D) Diplomatic powers
Answer: C) Judicial powers of a civil court
12. Under which act is the Madhya Pradesh State Scheduled Tribes Commission established?
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A) Madhya Pradesh Dharma Swatantrata Adhiniyam, 1965
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B) Constitution of India
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C) Scheduled Tribes Rights Act, 1980
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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?
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A) Promoting space exploration
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B) Investigating wildlife crimes
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C) Creating awareness among SCs and STs about their rights
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D) Managing agricultural schemes
Answer: C) Creating awareness among SCs and STs about their rights