Social Justice & Welfare·Prelims Questions
Special Safeguards — Prelims Questions
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Q1medium
Which of the following constitutional provisions specifically empowers the state to make special provisions for the advancement of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in educational institutions?
Q2hard
The 'triple test' established in M. Nagaraj case for reservation in promotions requires the state to show:
Q3medium
Which amendment to the Constitution established a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?
Q4easy
The constitutional provision that declares 'Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden' is:
Q5hard
In the context of special safeguards for SCs and STs, the concept of 'creamy layer' is: