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Tribal Development Policies and Programs

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The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of which areas?

  1. Tribal Areas

  2. Scheduled Areas

  3. Both Tribal and Scheduled Areas

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of both Tribal Areas and Scheduled Areas.

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify areas as Scheduled Areas?

  1. Article 244(1)

  2. Article 244(2)

  3. Article 244(3)

  4. Article 244(4)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 244(1) of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify areas as Scheduled Areas.

The PESA Act stands for:

  1. Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act

  2. Panchayat (Extension to Tribal Areas) Act

  3. Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled and Tribal Areas) Act

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PESA Act stands for Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act.

The main objective of the PESA Act is to:

  1. Promote self-governance in Scheduled Areas

  2. Protect the rights of tribals

  3. Ensure the participation of tribals in the decision-making process

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the PESA Act is to promote self-governance in Scheduled Areas, protect the rights of tribals, and ensure their participation in the decision-making process.

Which of the following is not a provision of the PESA Act?

  1. Gram Sabhas are the primary decision-making bodies in Scheduled Areas

  2. Gram Panchayats are responsible for the implementation of development programs in Scheduled Areas

  3. The District Collector is the head of the Gram Sabha

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The District Collector is not the head of the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha is headed by the Sarpanch.

The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) is a component of which plan?

  1. Five Year Plan

  2. Annual Plan

  3. Medium Term Plan

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) is a component of the Five Year Plan.

The main objective of the TSP is to:

  1. Accelerate the socio-economic development of tribals

  2. Bridge the gap between tribals and non-tribals

  3. Preserve and protect tribal culture and traditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the TSP is to accelerate the socio-economic development of tribals, bridge the gap between tribals and non-tribals, and preserve and protect tribal culture and traditions.

Which of the following is not a component of the TSP?

  1. Special Central Assistance (SCA)

  2. Tribal Development Fund (TDF)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY) is not a component of the TSP. It is a separate scheme launched by the Government of India in 2018.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is responsible for the implementation of:

  1. Tribal Development Programs

  2. Tribal Welfare Programs

  3. Both Tribal Development and Welfare Programs

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is responsible for the implementation of both Tribal Development and Welfare Programs.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a:

  1. Constitutional Body

  2. Statutory Body

  3. Non-Governmental Organization

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a Constitutional Body established under Article 338A of the Indian Constitution.

The main function of the NCST is to:

  1. Safeguard the rights of tribals

  2. Promote the welfare of tribals

  3. Advise the Government on matters relating to tribals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of the NCST is to safeguard the rights of tribals, promote their welfare, and advise the Government on matters relating to tribals.

Which of the following is not a major challenge faced by tribals in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Unemployment

  4. Access to healthcare


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Access to healthcare is not a major challenge faced by tribals in India. In fact, tribals have better access to healthcare than the general population.

The Government of India has launched a number of schemes for the development of tribals. Which of the following is not one of these schemes?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned schemes are Government of India schemes for the development of tribals.

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a:

  1. Government Organization

  2. Non-Government Organization

  3. Cooperative Organization

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a Cooperative Organization.

The main objective of TRIFED is to:

  1. Promote the marketing of tribal products

  2. Provide financial assistance to tribals

  3. Conduct research on tribal development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of TRIFED is to promote the marketing of tribal products, provide financial assistance to tribals, and conduct research on tribal development.

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