Question

Scheduled Tribes are communities which are included in the Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This has been mentioned in which article?

• A. Article 365
• B. Article 343
• C. Article 342
• D. Article 324

Hint:

Article 342 of the Indian Constitution defines the Scheduled Tribes and provides the criteria for their recognition in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Article 365 pertains to the President's authority concerning the implementation of constitutional provisions within states.
- Article 343 addresses the official language of the Republic of India.
- Article 342 outlines the criteria for the recognition of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India.
- Article 324 governs the powers of the Election Commission of India.
Step 1: Clarification of Article 34(2)
Article 342 of the Indian Constitution details the recognition of Scheduled Tribes and empowers the President of India to designate tribes for recognition under this classification.
Final Answer: \[\boxed{\text{The correct answer is (3) Article 34(2)}}\]