Q. Which amendment act bi-furcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs?

[A] 56th Constitutional Amendment Act

[B] 78th Constitutional Amendment Act

[C] 89th Constitutional Amendment Act

[D] 94th Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer: C
Notes:

In order to safeguard the interests of the STs More effectively, it was proposed to set up a separate National Commission for STs by bifurcating the existing combined National Commission for SCs and STs.  

  • This was done by passing the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003.  
  • This Act further amended Article 338 and inserted a new Article 338-A in the Constitution.  
  • The separate National Commission for STs came into existence in 2004. 

Source: Laxmikanth 

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