2016 · Q111
Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India?
- 1Article 17 of the Constitution of India
- 2The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
- 3The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 3 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D2 and 3 only
Explanation
Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes untouchability, the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 gives it statutory teeth, and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 punishes atrocities against Scheduled Castes — all three protect SC rights. Hence 1, 2 and 3.