1.What is the main objective of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989? A) To provide reservations to SC/STs B) To promote education among SC/STs C) To prevent atrocities against SC/ST persons D) To monitor employment of SC/STs

CHANDRU LAW ACADEMY
MCQ question
1.What is the main objective of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
A) To provide reservations to SC/STs
B) To promote education among SC/STs
C) To prevent atrocities against SC/ST persons
D) To monitor employment of SC/STs
Answer: C

2.Which of the following is NOT an offence under the SC/ST Act?
A) Forcing an SC/ST to drink or eat inedible substances
B) Social boycott
C) Giving financial help to SC/ST persons
D) Forcing them to vote for a particular candidate
Answer: C

3.Under the SC/ST Act, who is considered an Victim?
A) Any person facing financial issues
B) SC/ST person who suffers harm due to an offence under the Act
C) Any public servant
D) Only women
Answer: B

4.Who is empowered to investigate cases under the SC/ST Act?
A) Any police officer
B) An officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police
C) Village head
D) School teacher
Answer: B

5.Which body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the SC/ST Act at the national level?
A) Election Commission
B) NHRC
C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Answer: D