Question

In which year was the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act framed?

• A. 1974
• B. 1990
• C. 1989
• D. 1979

Hint:

Remember: SC/ST Act was enacted in 1989 and came into effect in 1990 to protect marginalized communities from social injustice and discrimination.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was enacted in the year 1989 by the Government of India. The Act was introduced to prevent atrocities and hate crimes against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). It came into force on 30 January 1990 and provides special protections, rights, and privileges to members of these communities.