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?

<p>Equal opportunity for all citizens in appointments and promotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which article abolishes the age-old practice of untouchability?

<p>Article 17 (A)</p> 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?

<p>Article 243(D) to Article 243(T) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>6-14 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Article 24 (A)</p> 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?

<p>Child Marriage (Prevention) Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Article 340 (B)</p> 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?

<p>Backward Classes (C)</p> 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?

<p>Article 15 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

<p>Amendment Procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Changes certain provisions without being considered an amendment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To facilitate the amendment of the Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Simple Process' changes are not considered constitutional amendments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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