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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

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?