SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

For which of the following states was the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, introduced in the Parliament?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Uttar Pradesh.

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in Parliament to amend the lists of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Bill aimed to include certain communities in the SC and ST lists, thereby ensuring they receive the benefits of reservations and other welfare measures. This amendment was part of the government's efforts to address the socio-economic needs of these communities in Uttar Pradesh.