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[#371] Which article of the Constitution gives the power to the state to promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections and in particular of SC and ST?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 46

Explanation

Solution: According to Article 46, the State shall promote special care to the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections such as the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. The state shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.

[#372] Under which of the following articles of the Constitution, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to safeguard their interest (of Scheduled Caste) is provided?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 338

Explanation

Solution: According to Article 338, there shall be a commission for the Scheduled Castes to be known as the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes.

[#373] Which among the following articles, states for the reservation of Scheduled Castes and tribes in Legislative Assemblies.
Correct Answer

(C) Article 332

Explanation

Solution: According to Article 332, there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the state

[#374] Which article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
Correct Answer

(B) Article 330

Explanation

Solution: According to Article 330, there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the house of the people.

[#375] Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. President specify SC/ST groups Article 341 (1) b. Promote equal status to SC/ST Article 46 c. Reservation of SC/ST in state assembly Article 330 d. Education & Economic interest of SC/ST Article 46
Correct Answer

(C) c

Explanation

Solution: According to Article 332, there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the state.