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WorksheetsQuiz on Scheduled Castes in India
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was enacted in which year?
1955
1976
1989
1995
Which Article states that the claims of SCs shall be considered in appointments to public services?
Article 16(4)
Article 335
Article 15(4)
Article 340
The term “Dalit” is often used as a self-designation by which group?
Scheduled Tribes
Scheduled Castes
Other Backward Classes
Minorities
Reservation in educational institutions for SCs is provided under which Article?
Article 15(4)
Article 16(4)
Article 17
Article 46
Which of the following is true about Scheduled Castes?
They are found only in northern India.
They were historically marginalized communities.
They have no reservation benefits.
They are included in the Scheduled Tribes list.
Which ministry primarily looks after the welfare of Scheduled Castes in India?
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Rural Development
What is the purpose of Article 340 of the Constitution?
To define Scheduled Castes
To appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes
To abolish untouchability
To ensure reservation in Parliament
Which State in India has the highest population of Scheduled Castes (as per Census 2011)?
Bihar
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Which day is observed as ‘National SC/ST Hub Day’ to promote entrepreneurship among SCs?
14th April
15th August
26th January
2nd October
Which landmark case dealt with the issue of SC reservation in promotions?
Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
Indra Sawhney vs Union of India
M. Nagaraj vs Union of India
Golaknath vs State of Punjab
