National Commission for STs — MCQ Practice

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST): 1. It was established through the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. 2. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and four other members. 3. Members are appointed by the Prime Minister for a tenure of five years. 4. The Commission has quasi-judicial powers similar to a civil court. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the primary reason for separating the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes from the combined National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in 2003?

In the context of NCST's functions, consider the following activities: 1. Monitoring the implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. Investigating complaints of tribal land alienation. 3. Appointing members to State Tribal Advisory Councils. 4. Reviewing the progress of Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Which of the above activities fall within the mandate of NCST?

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes submits its annual report to:

Which of the following statements about the powers of NCST is/are correct? 1. It can punish government officials for contempt. 2. It can summon and examine witnesses on oath. 3. Its recommendations are legally binding on the government. 4. It can require the production of documents from any public authority.