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Objective Questions Related to SC & ST ACT 1989 for MP PSC Prelim 2017
1. The SC and ST act is a special provision for the advancement of SC and ST which is based on which one of the following doctrines ?
A. Doctrine of preferred position
 B. Doctrine of Haronious Construction
 C. Doctrine of severability
D. Doctrine of protective discrimination
(Ans. D)
2. Which of the following powers is NOT provided to specified special court under SC and ST act ?
Forfeiture of property of a convict of an offence
B. To authorize a person for extra investigation other than police
To remove a person from the area on whom there is a doubt of committing a crime.
measurement and photograph of a person on whom there is a doubt of committing a crime
(Ans . C)
3.A court of session specified as special court to try the offences under the SC and ST act for the purpose of providing ?
Speedy trial                                                         B. Time bound trial
C. Special protection to victims         D. all of the above
(Ans .D)
4. Under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, all offences are–
(A) Cognizable                                                     (B) Bailable
(C) Compoundable                                                              (D) Punishment with imprisonment and fine both
(Ans : A)
5. The State Government can specify a Court of Session to be a Special Court to try the offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 with the concurrence of the-
(A) Governor                                                                       (B) Chief Justice of High Court
(C) Session Judge of concerned district          (D) Ministry of Law
(Ans : B)
6. Under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,1989, which of the following is absolutely barred?
(A) Pre-arrest bail                                                                              (B) Post arrest bail
(C) Benefit of probation                                                     (D) All the above
(Ans : A)
7. In a prosecution for an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the court can presume which of the following ?
(A) Abetment                                                                                       (B) Common intention
(C) Common object                                                                             (D) All me above
(Ans : D)
8. . Which of the following power a Special Court cannot exercise under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
(A) To remove a person                                     (B) To forfeit the property
(C) To take measurement of a person             (D) To impose collective fine
(Ans : D)
9. An offence committed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. 1989 shall be investigated by a police officer not below the rank of–
(A) Sub-Inspector                                                               (B) Inspector
(C) Deputy Superintendent                                               (D) Superintendent
 (Ans : C)
10. A court can presume that any act constituting offence was committed on the ground of 'untouchability’-if such offence is committed in relation to-
(A) a member of Scheduled Castes                (B) a member of Scheduled Tribes
(C) a member of any community                   (D) None of the above
 (Ans : C)Â
11. n a prosecution for an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes(Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the accused in his defense cannot take the plea that–
(A) Act Was done in exercise of the right of personal defense
(B) He also belongs to the caste as that of victim
(C) Act causes so slight harm which could not be a subject of complaint
(D) None of the above
(Ans : A)
12. RS passed which bill to amend existing offences and add new offences to the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989?
a. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Bill 2015
b. Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill 2015
c. SC &ST (Prevention of Atrocities and Actions ) Bill 2015
d. SC &ST ( Prevention of Violence) Bill 2015
b. Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill 2015
c. SC &ST (Prevention of Atrocities and Actions ) Bill 2015
d. SC &ST ( Prevention of Violence) Bill 2015
(Ans. B)
13. Under which one of the following sections of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Rule, 1995, constitution of ‘District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee’ has been provided?
(a) Section 18 (b) Section 19 (c) Section 17 (d) Section 16
(Ans : C)
14. Which of the following sections of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989 provides for application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code?
(a) Section 12 (b) Section 10 (c) Section 6 (d) Section 8
(Ans : C)
15. Â Who has/have the power of make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
(a) The State Government                                                (b) The Central Government
(c) Both (a) and (b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (d) The Supreme Court
(Ans : B)
16. Â Under which of the following Sections of the scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989 is anticipatory bail prohibited?
(a) Section 16 (b) Section 17 (c) Section 18 (d) Section 19
(Ans : C)
Objective Questions Related to SC & ST ACT 1989 for MP PSC Prelim 2017 
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