Practice The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 - 6.3.1 | 6. Confronting Marginalisation | CBSE 8 Civics
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6.3.1 - The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What year was the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act passed?

💡 Hint: Think about the title of the Act.

Question 2

Easy

Name one of the communities protected under the Act.

💡 Hint: These are groups often facing discrimination.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?

  • To provide education to Dalits
  • To prevent crimes against Dalits and Adivasis
  • To promote economic development

💡 Hint: Think about the core focus of the Act.

Question 2

True or False: The Act allows for strict punishment of crimes against SC/ST individuals.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the laws it contains.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in mitigating violence since its introduction in 1989. Consider case studies and statistics.

💡 Hint: Examine both qualitative and quantitative data.

Question 2

Discuss how the interplay between the Constitutional provisions of equality and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act could be leveraged by social activists to promote social justice.

💡 Hint: Link articles or speeches from activists tackling these issues.

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