Question

Which Constitutional amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes?
(A) 41st Constitutional Amendment
(B) 65th Constitutional Amendment
(C) 82nd Constitutional Amendment
(D) 76th Constitutional Amendment

Answer 1

Hint: The amendment took place in the 41st year of the Republic of India. National Front (NF) had formed the Government, with V.P. Singh as the Prime Minister then.

Complete answer:
The 65th Amendment in the Constitution of India in the year 1990, recommended the establishment of a commission for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Article 338 of the Indian Constitution stated that a commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes should be formed, to safeguard their interests.

It was stated in the article that the commission would consist of five members: A Chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and three other members; all appointed by the President. The Commission shall have the power to regulate its own procedure.

The duties of the Commission were
1. To investigate and monitor matters related to the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
2. To inquire complaints in regard to the deprivation of their rights
3. To participate and advise plans for the socio-economic growth and development under Union and states
4. To prepare reports and recommendations for effective implementation of the safeguards for the scheduled castes and tribes for the Union and the states
5. To present to the President, annually or as the Commission may deem fit, for reports on the working of the safeguards
The President also requires to lay the reports before each House of Parliament along with a memorandum, describing the actions taken or proposed.

The correct option is (B)65th Constitutional Amendment

Note:
 Article 338 also mentions that the Union or the states have to consult the Commission on all major policies regarding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.