Question

Scheduled Tribes are communities which are included in the Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This has been mentioned in which article?

• A. Article 365
• B. Article 343
• C. Article 342
• D. Article 324

Hint:

Article 342 of the Indian Constitution defines the Scheduled Tribes and provides the criteria for their recognition in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Article 365 refers to the President's power regarding the implementation of constitutional provisions in states.
- Article 343 deals with the official language of the Republic of India.
- Article 342 specifically mentions the criteria for recognizing Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India.
- Article 324 deals with the powers of the Election Commission of India.
Step 1: Understanding Article 34(2)
Article 342 of the Indian Constitution provides the details for the recognition of Scheduled Tribes and allows the President of India to specify tribes to be recognized under this category.
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