Q1. Which Part of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions for SCs, STs, OBCs, and Anglo-Indians?
- Part XV
- Part XVI
- Part XVII
- Part XIV
Correct Option: 2. Part XVI
Explanation: Part XVI of the Constitution (Articles 330 to 342A) provides for special provisions relating to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Anglo-Indians.
Q2. Under which Article is the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha provided?
- Article 332
- Article 333
- Article 330
- Article 334
Correct Option: 3. Article 330
Explanation: Article 330 deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Q3. Who has the power to specify which castes or tribes shall be considered as SCs and STs in a particular state or UT?
- Prime Minister
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- President
Correct Option: 4. President
Explanation: The President, after consultation with the Governor of the concerned state, specifies the castes and tribes to be considered as SCs and STs. However, any changes (inclusion/exclusion) require Parliamentary approval.
Q4. The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act relates to which community/class?
- SCs
- STs
- OBCs
- Anglo-Indians
Correct Option: 3. OBCs
Explanation: The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) and inserted Article 338B. It empowered the President to notify OBCs for each state/UT.
Q5. Which Article provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
- Article 338
- Article 338A
- Article 338B
- Article 339
Correct Option: 2. Article 338A
Explanation: Article 338A mandates the establishment of a National Commission specifically for Scheduled Tribes to monitor safeguards and report to the President.