Q. With reference to the “National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to the “National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Article 338 of the Constitution provided for the appointment of a Special Officer for Scheduled Castes (SCs) to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional safeguards for the SCs and to report to the President on their working. Hence, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body. The 65th constitutional amendment act made it a multi member body.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
NCSC will advise (not decide) the Government on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs. It will also evaluate the progress of their development under the Union or a state
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Article 338 of the Constitution provided for the appointment of a Special Officer for Scheduled Castes (SCs) to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional safeguards for the SCs and to report to the President on their working. Hence, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body. The 65th constitutional amendment act made it a multi member body.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
NCSC will advise (not decide) the Government on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs. It will also evaluate the progress of their development under the Union or a state
