Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes established?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - Article 338
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is established under Article 338 of the Constitution of India.
The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003 of the Indian Constitution established the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST). This amendment resulted in the bifurcation of the previously existing National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes into two separate commissions. The creation of the NCST signifies a dedicated effort to safeguard the interests and promote the development of Scheduled Tribes in India.