Special Provisions for Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe in Indian Constitution

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What does Article 15 of the constitution prohibit?

Discrimination among citizens on the basis of caste, sex, religion, etc. (correct)

Reservation of seats in appointment & promotions in public employment

Establishment of National Commission for SC&ST through President of India

Abolishment of the age-old practice of untouchability

Which article provides for the establishment of the National Commission for SC&ST through the President of India?

Article 338 (correct)

Article 17

Article 16

Article 15

Which provision reserves seats in Panchayat Raj & municipalities for SC&ST?

Article 243(D) & Article 243(T) (correct)

Article 15

Article 16

Article 14

What does Article 16 provide in relation to public employment?

Equal opportunity for all citizens in appointments and promotions Signup and view all the answers

Which article abolishes the age-old practice of untouchability?

Article 17 Signup and view all the answers

From which set of articles are reservations of seats in Panchayats and other Municipal Bodies made in favor of women?

Article 243(D) to Article 243(T) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Constitution, which age group has the right to receive free and compulsory education?

6-14 years Signup and view all the answers

Which Article of the Constitution prohibits the employment of children under 14 years in factories and hazardous employment?

Article 24 Signup and view all the answers

Under which Act should children not be employed in public transport, cracker industry, automobiles, garage, explosive factory, and stone crushing units?

Child Marriage (Prevention) Act Signup and view all the answers

Which provision in the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a commission known as the Backward Classes Commission?

Article 340 Signup and view all the answers

Under Article 16 of the Constitution, the state can make special provisions for reservation in appointments for which group?

Backward Classes Signup and view all the answers

Which Article of the Constitution empowers the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens?

Article 15 Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

Amendment Procedure Signup and view all the answers

In how many ways can the Indian Constitution be amended according to the text?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Simple Process' of amending the Indian Constitution as described in the text?

Changes certain provisions without being considered an amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the procedures outlined in Article 368 of the Indian Constitution?

To facilitate the amendment of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

How are amendments to the Indian Constitution different from simple changes under the 'Simple Process'?

'Simple Process' changes are not considered constitutional amendments Signup and view all the answers

Special Provisions for Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe in Indian Constitution

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