SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-6

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    Consider the following statements about the affairs of Backward Classes. Which of the below given statements is/are correct? A. Until 1985, the affairs of the Backward Classes were looked after by the Backward Classes Cell (BCC) in the Ministry of Home Affairs. B. In 1985, with the creation of a separate ministry, the affairs of the Backward Classes were looked after by the Ministry of Welfare. C. In 1998, the Ministry of Welfare was renamed as Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Codes:

    A)  A and B only

    B)  B and C only

    C)  All are correct

    D)  None of them are correct

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society, including scheduled castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), the disabled, the elderly, and the victims of drug abuse. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is responsible for the welfare of scheduled tribes (ST)


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