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Q1medium

Which Constitutional Amendment Act bifurcated the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes into two separate bodies?

Q2easy

Which of the following powers are vested in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) while investigating a matter?

Q3medium

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC): 1. The Chairperson and Members are appointed by the President of India. 2. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Members are determined by Parliament by law. 3. The NCSC submits its annual reports to the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4hard

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) as per Article 338 of the Constitution?

Q5medium

The Union and every State Government are mandated to consult the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on: