National Commission for Minorities — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Minorities: 1. It was established as a constitutional body through the 89th Amendment Act, 2003 2. It covers six minority communities notified by the Central Government 3. Its recommendations are legally binding on both Central and State governments 4. The Commission can summon witnesses and examine them on oath Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following minority communities are NOT notified by the National Commission for Minorities? 1. Jains 2. Bahais 3. Jews 4. Ahmadiyyas Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about Article 338A of the Indian Constitution: 1. It was part of the original Constitution adopted in 1950 2. It provides for the establishment of National Commission for Minorities 3. It empowers Parliament to determine the Commission's functions 4. It specifies that the Commission shall have 7 members including Chairperson Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The National Commission for Minorities can perform which of the following functions? 1. Evaluate the progress of development of minorities 2. Monitor the working of constitutional safeguards for minorities 3. Prosecute cases of minority rights violations in courts 4. Make recommendations for effective implementation of minority safeguards Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: Minority Community : Approximate percentage of population (2011 Census) 1. Muslims : 14.2% 2. Christians : 2.3% 3. Sikhs : 1.7% 4. Buddhists : 1.2% Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?