Quiz on Scheduled Castes in India

Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines Scheduled Castes?

• Article 14

• Article 341

• Article 330

• Article 46

Who has the power to specify Scheduled Castes in different states and union territories?

• The Prime Minister

• The Parliament

• The President of India

• The Governor

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes?

• Article 15

• Article 17

• Article 46

• Article 340

The practice of untouchability is abolished under which Article?

• Article 17

• Article 16

• Article 15(4)

• Article 18

Which Commission was established under Article 338 to safeguard the interests of SCs?

• National Commission for Backward Classes

• National Commission for Scheduled Castes

• National Human Rights Commission

• National Minorities Commission

Which of the following is not a constitutional safeguard for Scheduled Castes?

• Reservation in legislatures

• Reservation in services

• Abolition of untouchability

• Economic subsidies for SC-owned businesses

Which Article ensures reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha?

• Article 330

• Article 332

• Article 334

• Article 335

Which Article provides reservation of seats for SCs in the State Legislative Assemblies?

• Article 334

• Article 332

• Article 335

• Article 340

Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, also a leader of the Scheduled Castes?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Sardar Patel

Which Commission recommends measures for the welfare of SCs and STs?

• Finance Commission

• Planning Commission

• National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

• Law Commission