Question

Which factor is not suitable in the establishment of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

• A. To supervise the matter regarding their protection.
• B. To enquire the complaints regarding their rights.
• C. To guide for planning schemes for social and economic development.
• D. To report to the PM.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

To report to the PM.

The functions of National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are as below:

1. to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
   
2. to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the SC and ST under this Constitution or under any other law.
   
3. to present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
   
4. to make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.