Which statutory body is primarily tasked with overseeing the enforcement of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, which criminalises untouchability?

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify the law that criminalises untouchability – the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
2. Recall the constitutional and statutory mechanisms set up to monitor its implementation.
3. Recognise that the NCSC is the dedicated commission for safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Castes and for enforcing the act.
4. Select the option that names the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

Concept tested: Authority for anti‑untouchability law

Published 31 August 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked

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