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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 is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?