Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:

Which Article of the Constitution of India led to the institution of National Commission for Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

Options:

Article 345

Article 338

Article 330

Article 340

Correct Answer:

Article 338

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Article 338

Article 338 of the Constitution of India provides for establishing a Special Officer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Constitution and report to the President. The two commissions, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes were instituted in fulfillment of Art.338 of the Constitution to protect their human rights and prevent their exploitation, and to encourage and defend their social, educational, economic and cultural securities as provided in the Constitution and other legislations.