With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), consider the following statements: 1. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a statutory body in India. 2. The Commission was created by inserting Article 338-A into the Constitution. 3. The NCST consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and five other members. Which of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a statutory body in India.The 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 led to the establishment of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) by bifurcating the combined SC/ST commission. This Act inserted Article 338-A in the Constitution to provide for a separate constitutional body for STs.
The NCST consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and three other members, not five. members of the Commission are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.