Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC):1.The NCSC was established as a separate body by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, which bifurcated the erstwhile joint commission.2.While investigating complaints regarding the violation of SC rights, the NCSC is vested with the powers of a criminal court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Quiz · National Commission for Scheduled Castes NCSC Powers
Two Prelims-style questions on this topic from 25 September 2026. Choose an option to check yourself, then open the full note or today’s full quiz.
With reference to the constitutional provisions and statutory protections for Scheduled Castes in India, consider the following:- Article 338: Provides for the establishment, powers, and duties of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.- Protection of Civil Rights Act: The constitutional provision enacted exclusively by the Ministry of Finance to monitor tribal funds.Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?