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According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may, in addition, be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?

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  1. Jharkhand

  2. Punjab

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Orissa

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B or Punjab is not covered in Article 164 (1) with respect to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. This becomes clear when we see the explanation under Article 164 (1).

Article 164 (1) explains the role of the Chief Minister of a state in the following way:
• The chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
• The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor
• In the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.

Preambleless statute is a rare occurrence. But there are some statutes which do not have a Preamble. Which of the following statutes has no Preamble ___________________.

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  1. Government of India Act, 1935

  2. Government of India Act, 1919

  3. The British North America Act

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government of India Act, 1935 was important so far as it stipulates features that are currently the part of the Indian Constitution. Provincial autonomy, Dyarchy in the center, Presence of three lists, the establishment of Reserve Bank of India, establishment of Federal court, communal representation, etc. The Act had no preamble and was enacted as a result of the nationalist movement to cater to their objectives and demands.

Which factor is not suitable in the establishment of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

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  1. To supervise the matter regarding their protection.

  2. To enquire the complaints regarding their rights.

  3. To guide for planning schemes for social and economic development.

  4. To report to the PM.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The functions of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are as below:
  1. to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  2. to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the SC and ST under this Constitution or under any other law.
  3. to present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
  4. to make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The Panchami Land Act distributes lands to __________.

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  1. Brahmins

  2. Archakar

  3. Temples

  4. Scheduled communities

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the Panchami Land Act,  land was distributed to the scheduled community people in Tamil Nadu during the British rule in 1892. 

Around 12 lakh acres land was assigned to Dalits in Tamil Nadu. 

Which article of the Indian Constitution has the provisions regarding the Scheduled Castes Commission?

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  1. Article 90

  2. Article 338

  3. Article 386

  4. Article 330

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 338 of the Indian Constitution has the provision regarding the scheduled caste commission. The silent features of this article are:-

1. There shall be a special officer for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe to be appointed by the President.
2. It shall be the duty of the special officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguard provided for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
3. It shall be the duty of the special officer to report to the President upon the working of the safeguard of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe at such intervals as directed by the President.

Right to Information is _______.

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  1. fundamental right

  2. legal right

  3. neither fundamental right nor legal right

  4. both fundamental right as well as legal Right

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Correct Option: A

An important function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is _______.

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  1. Inquiring into violation of human rights

  2. Regulation of the public sector

  3. Control of the private sectors.

  4. Collection of revenues

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NHRC investigates grievances regarding the violation of human rights either suo moto or after receiving a petition. It has the power to interfere in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights. Hence, option A is correct.

The National Human Rights Commission in India is _____.

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  1. A constitutional body

  2. A legal body

  3. Created by the resolution passed by the cabinet

  4. An extra-constitutional body

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Human Rights Commission in India derives its power from The Protection of Human Rights Act (TPHRA). Its composition enjoys a robust legal fortitude, with a panel that features former judges of the Supreme Court, High Court, and people experienced in human rights policy and execution. It is presided by a retired Chief Justice of India, and Chairpersons of national commissions of key human rights concerns - Minorities, India's Scheduled Classes and Tribes, and Women.

As a body to oversee policy, the NHRC can review and make recommendations in Constitutional and legal safeguards. It can also review international treaties and events that may compromise human rights. 

In India the violation of any kind of human right is appealed to _________.

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  1. Supreme Court

  2. High Court

  3. National Human Rights Commission

  4. The District Human Rights Commission

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Protection of Human Rights Act mandates the National Human Rights Commission of India to perform the functions such as proactively or reactively inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.

The chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission hold office for a term of _______ or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.

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  1. Four years

  2. Five years

  3. Six years

  4. Seven years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NHRC is a statutory body constituted in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It consists of a Chairman, four members and four ex-officio members. The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, the chairman and members are not eligible for further employment under the central or state government.