Caste and Law: Legal Framework to Address Caste Discrimination
Description: This quiz encompasses the legal framework in place to address caste discrimination in India. The questions delve into the various laws, provisions, and judicial precedents that aim to protect individuals from caste-based prejudice and discrimination. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste?
What is the name of the law enacted in 1955 to prevent the practice of untouchability?
Which provision of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability?
What is the name of the law enacted in 1989 to provide special protection to victims of caste-based atrocities?
Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
What is the name of the law enacted in 2015 to provide reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs?
Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in public employment on the grounds of caste?
What is the name of the law enacted in 1976 to provide for the appointment of a Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India held that caste discrimination is a violation of the fundamental right to equality?
What is the name of the law enacted in 2013 to provide for the establishment of a National Commission for Backward Classes?
Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in educational institutions?
What is the name of the law enacted in 2012 to provide for the establishment of a National Commission for Safai Karamcharis?
Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India held that the practice of manual scavenging is a violation of the fundamental right to life and dignity?
What is the name of the law enacted in 2016 to provide for the establishment of a National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes?