Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements: Statements:
1. Article 338 of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
2. Kishore Makwana is the current Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Article 338 establishes the NCSC to protect Scheduled Castes’ rights, with leadership appointed by the government.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Article 338: Article 338 of the Constitution provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), a constitutional body tasked with monitoring safeguards and protecting the interests of Scheduled Castes.
Step 2: Current Chairman: Kishore Makwana is the current Chairman of the NCSC, appointed to oversee the commission’s functioning.
Therefore, both statements (1) and (2) are true.