Q16 · UPPSC current affairs · 25 September 2026 · PIB · National Commission for Scheduled Castes NCSC Powers

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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?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Neither 1 nor 2

D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Pair 1 is correct as Article 338 provides for the NCSC. Pair 2 is incorrect because anti-atrocity and civil rights statutes are not monitored by the Ministry of Finance, making this a classic ministry distractor.

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