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Which institution in India is primarily responsible for protecting the rights of scheduled tribes? (a) National Human Rights Commission (b) Tribal Welfare Department (c) Ministry of Labour (d) Ministry of Health

hard MCQ 3 marks Class 9 · Political Science · Working of Institutions
  1. (a) National Human Rights Commission
  2. (b) Tribal Welfare Department
  3. (c) Ministry of Labour
  4. (d) Ministry of Health
Answer
(b) Tribal Welfare Department

The correct answer is (b) Tribal Welfare Department — Select the correct option: (b) Tribal Welfare Department.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the institution that deals with tribal issues.
  2. The National Human Rights Commission handles general human rights cases, not specifically tribal rights.
  3. The Ministry of Labour deals with labour laws, not tribal protection.
  4. The Ministry of Health focuses on health services, not tribal rights.
  5. The Tribal Welfare Department is established to safeguard the interests of scheduled tribes.
  6. Select the correct option: (b) Tribal Welfare Department.
Common mistake: Mixing general human rights bodies with tribal‑specific ones

Concept tested: Institutions protecting minorities

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