MCQ on Social Policies for ST and SC

The following MCQ is based on Social Policies for ST and SC

What is the objective of social welfare policies in India? a. To provide assistance to all sections of society b. To help the economically backward among upper castes c. To improve the welfare of socially underprivileged groups d. To provide assistance to the middle class and above

Answer: c. To improve the welfare of socially underprivileged groups

Which act was enacted to curb untouchability in India? a. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 b. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 c. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1990 d. The Constitution of India Act, 1950

Answer: a. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

Which commission is responsible for monitoring the safeguards provided for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively? a. National Commission for Social Justice and Empowerment b. National Commission for Backward Classes c. National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes d. National Commission for Minorities

Answer: c. National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Which ministry was set up in 1999 with the objective of providing a more focused approach to the integrated socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes in India? a. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment b. Ministry of Tribal Affairs c. Ministry of Rural Development d. Ministry of Education

Answer: b. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

What are the provisions of the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? a. Safeguards for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes b. Norms for relief and rehabilitation of victims from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes c. Rules for the punishment of offenses relating to untouchability in any form d. Measures for safeguarding the interests of Scheduled Tribes with regard to land alienation and other social factors

Answer: d. Measures for safeguarding the interests of Scheduled Tribes with regard to land alienation and other social factors