Question

The National Commission for Schedules Castes was formed in which year?
1. 2002
2. 2003
3. 2004
4. 2005

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 2004

The correct answer is 2004.

• The National Commission for Schedules Castes was formed on 19 February 2004.
• The body is mentioned in article 338 of the Indian constitution.
• It is a quasi-judicial body.
• It is responsible for the monitoring and reporting about the implementation of constitutional safeguards for Scheduled castes.
• It has a civil court's power.

• The first commission was constituted in the year 2004.
• The chairman of the first commission was Suraj Bhan.
• The function of the body includes inquiring into specific matters with respect to the depriving of rights.
• It also participates in the socio-economic development of the community.