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Which amendment bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies?

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

Answer options

  1. 82nd Amendment Act, 2000
  2. 65th Amendment Act, 1990
  3. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005
  4. 89th Amendment Act, 2003

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 89th Amendment Act, 2003

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 89th Amendment Act, 2003 šŸ“š Explanation: The 89th Amendment Act of 2003 oversaw the bifurcation of the multi-member National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It established two independent bodies: the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. This separation was intended to allow for more focused and specialized administration of safeguards for each specific group. It remains a critical development in the institutional protection of marginalized communities in India.