MAINS 2016 · GS I · INDIAN SOCIETY

Why are the tribals in India referred to as 'the Scheduled Tribes'? Indicate the major pr…

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2016 GS Paper I Indian Society

GS Paper I 10 marks 150 words Indian Society

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Why are the tribals in India referred to as 'the Scheduled Tribes'? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.

Syllabus link: GS I – Society & Diversity: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

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