The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003 of the Indian Constitution established which of the following Commission?

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SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam 2022 Official Paper (Held On: 17 March, 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

Key Points

The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003 of the Indian Constitution established the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
The Commission was established to protect the interests of the Scheduled Tribes and to ensure their development.
The Commission has the following powers and functions:
- To investigate and monitor the implementation of safeguards provided for the Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution and other laws.
- To inquire into specific complaints of deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Tribes.
- To advise the Central Government and State Governments on all matters relating to the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes.
- To make recommendations for the protection, development and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes.
- To publish reports on its activities and findings.
The Commission is headed by a Chairperson who is appointed by the President of India.
The Chairperson is assisted by a Vice-Chairperson and a few members.
The Commission has its headquarters in New Delhi and has regional offices in different parts of the country.

Important Points

Amendment	Established
73rd Amendment	Panchayati Raj
74th Amendment	Municipal council
81st Amendment	Increased number of seats in Lok Sabha
82nd Amendment	Increased number of seats in Rajya Sabha
86th Amendment	Right to Education
87th Amendment	Delimitation (Amendment) Act, of 2003.
88th Amendment	Provision of Service Tax was made under Article 268-A
89th Amendment	National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
90th Amendment	Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha