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A multi-member National Commission for SCs and STs was established in place of a Special Officer by which act?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 65th Amendment Act, 1990
  2. 61st Amendment Act, 1989
  3. 70th Amendment Act, 1992
  4. 69th Amendment Act, 1991

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 65th Amendment Act, 1990

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 65th Amendment Act, 1990 šŸ“š Explanation: The 65th Amendment Act of 1990 replaced the single Special Officer for SCs and STs with a multi-member National Commission. This body was tasked with investigating and monitoring safeguards provided for these groups. By creating a larger commission, the amendment aimed to provide a more robust and institutionalized system for protecting the rights of marginalized communities. This body was later split into two separate commissions by the 89th amendment.