What provision was introduced by the Sixty-fifth Amendment Act of 1990 for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) A multi-member National Commission

Explanation:

• The Sixty-fifth Amendment Act of 1990 introduced the provision for the establishment of a multi-member National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
• This amendment was aimed at ensuring better protection and promotion of the rights and welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by having a dedicated body to address their issues and grievances.
• The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was established with the power to investigate and monitor matters related to the safeguards provided to SCs and STs under the Constitution.

Information Booster:

• The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes functions to monitor and investigate complaints related to the violation of rights of SCs and STs.
• The Commission is a multi-member body, consisting of a chairperson, members, and a secretary, and has the power to make recommendations to the government on policies for the welfare of these communities.

Additional Knowledge:

• Option B: A ministry for tribal affairs
• Incorrect. While the Ministry of Tribal Affairs was established in 1999, it was not part of the Sixty-fifth Amendment Act of 1990.
• Option C: A new reservation policy
• Incorrect. The reservation policy was already in place for SCs and STs before the amendment. The amendment focused on the establishment of the Commission rather than introducing a new reservation policy.
• Option D: A single special officer
• Incorrect. The amendment introduced a multi-member Commission, not a single special officer.