Economic Development Programs — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles specifically mandates the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections, especially Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

Consider the following statements regarding the Special Component Plan for Scheduled Castes (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP): 1. SCSP was introduced earlier than TSP. 2. Both SCSP and TSP mandate earmarking of funds from general development sectors. 3. TSP primarily focuses on area-specific development in tribal majority regions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following schemes is specifically designed to facilitate bank loans for greenfield enterprises to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch?

The 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 is significant for the economic development of Scheduled Tribes because it:

Which of the following is NOT an apex financial institution specifically catering to the economic development of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes?