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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

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

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What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

What is the term of office for the President of India?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?