Question

Which Constitutional Amendment has recommended the establishment of a Commission for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe?
A. 41st Constitutional Amendment
B. 65th Constitutional Amendment
C. 82nd Constitutional Amendment
D. 76th Constitutional Amendment

Answer 1

Hint: Amendment means making changes. Amending the Constitution is the process of making changes in the Nation’s law. This procedure of making Amendments in the Constitution of India is mentioned in Article 368. It ensures smooth working and keeps a check on the arbitrary powers of the parliament of India.

Complete step by step answer:
The Constitution can be amended in three ways:
1. By a simple majority of parliament.
2. By a special majority of Parliament.
3. By a special majority of parliament and rectification of half of the state legislature.
41st Amendment of the Constitution: Several Amendments have been made in our Constitution so far. The 41st Amendment act 1976 has changed the age of retirement of the chairman and members of state public service commission from 60 to 62 years. It amended Article 316(2) of the Constitution. It commenced on 7th September 1976.
82nd Amendment of the Constitution: 82nd Amendment of the Constitution states that nothing in Article 355 can prevent the state from making any provisions in favor of members of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes for relaxation in qualifying marks for examination, job, and promotion.
76th Amendment of the Constitution: This Amendment raises the reservation quota of government jobs and seats for admission in an educational institution in favor of socially and educationally backward classes to 69% in Tamil Nadu.
65th Amendment of the Constitution: Article 338 of the Constitution was amended for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes consisting of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and 5 other members who will be appointed by the President.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: the correct option is (B) - 65th Amendment of the Constitution.
Note: Amendments bring about necessary changes required for the smooth functioning of the government. It keeps a tab on the powers executed by the members of parliament.