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Q. Which Constitutional Amendment Act bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies?

[A] Eighty second

[B] Eighty ninth

[C] Ninety second

[D] Ninety seventh

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 20036 bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies, namely, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (under Article 338) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (under Article 338-A).

Source: Laxmikanth

Q. Which Constitutional Amendment Act bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies?

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