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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Formed by bifurcating the SC/ST Commission via the 89th Amendment (2003). Dedicated to tribal welfare, it investigates rights violations, monitors the Fifth and Sixth Schedule areas, and evaluates the effectiveness of protective measures. The Commission’s annual and special reports to Parliament detail challenges such as displacement, forest rights, and cultural assimilation threats. Empowered to advise on policy matters, NCST underscores tribal identity, land rights, and socioeconomic upliftment. Like NCSC, it can summon records, examine witnesses, and coordinate with civil society. However, entrenched exploitation demands consistent advocacy, policy interventions, and collaboration with state-level bodies for tangible improvements in tribal communities.

Practice Questions

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

मौलिक अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए नागरिकों को कौन सा अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?