The Parliamentary (Act Part-I)

Total Questions: 40

21. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 came into force on: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) 1 July, 1989
(b) 30 January, 1990
(c) 30th July, 1989
(d) 1st January, 1990

Correct Answer: (b) 30 January, 1990

Solution:On 11 September, 1989 the President gave his consent to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This Act came into force on 30 January, 1990.

22. Under which Act the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Atrocity Removal Law was implemented? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Act 1990
(b) Act 1989
(c) Act 1992
(d) Act 1991

Correct Answer: (b) Act 1989

Solution:On 11 September, 1989 the President gave his consent to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This Act came into force on 30 January, 1990.

23. How many Sections are there under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989? [M.P.P.C.S (Pre) - 2018]

(a) 18
(b) 22
(c) 23
(d) 27

Correct Answer: (c) 23

Solution:The Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989- (1) Short little, extent and commencement (2) Definition (3) Punishment for offences of atrocities. (4) Punishment for neglect of duties (5) Enhanced Punishment for subsequent conviction (6) Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code (7) Forfeiture of property of certain persons (8) Presumption as to offences (9) Conferment of Powers (10) Removal of Person likely to commit offence (11) Procedure on failure of person to remove himself from the area and enter thereon after removal (12) Taking measurements and photographs etc of persons against whom an order under section 10 is made (13) Penalty for non-compliance of an order under section 10 (14) Special Court (15) Special Public Prosecutor (16) Power of State government to impose collective fine (17) Preventive Action to be taken by the law and order machinery. (18) Section 438 of the code does not to apply to persons committing offence under the Act. (19) Section 360 of the code on the provisions of the Probation of offenders Act not to apply to persons guilty of an offence under the Act. (20) Act to override other laws. (21) Duty of government to ensure effective implementation of the Act (22) Protection of action taken in good faith. (23) Power to make rules.

24. Who has/had the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) The State Government
(b) The Central Government
(c) Both (A) and (B)
(d) The Supreme Court

Correct Answer: (b) The Central Government

Solution:According to Section 23(1) of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the Central Government may, by notification in the official Gazette make rules for carrying out the purpose of this Act.

25. Under which Section of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is 'economic boycott' defined? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Section 2(b)
(b) Section 2 (b c)
(c) Section 2 (b f)
(d) Section 2 (b g)

Correct Answer: (b) Section 2 (b c)

Solution:Section 2 (b c) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 defines economic boycotts.

26. Offence committed by any public servant under Section 3 of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, provides for minimum punishment of- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Three months
(b) Six months
(c) One year
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) One year

Solution:Whoever being a public servant, commits any offence under section 3, of the SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year.

27. Under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in which section there is a provision for the arrangement of a special court? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) 14
(b) 17
(c) 21(1)
(d) 21(3)

Correct Answer: (a) 14

Solution:Section 14 of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 provides for the arrangement of a special court and an Exclusive special court for the purpose of providing for a speedy trial. Section 15 provides for special public prosecutor and exclusive public Prosecutor.

28. 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- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Governor
(b) Chief Justice of High Court
(c) Session Judge of concerned district
(d) Ministry of Law

Correct Answer: (b) Chief Justice of High Court

Solution:Section 14 of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 made provisions for the purpose of providing a speedy trial. The State Government shall, with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify for each district a Court of Session to be a Special Court to try the offences under this Act.

29. A Court of Session specified as Special Court to try the offences under the Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for the purpose of providing - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Speedy trial
(b) Time-bound trial
(c) Special protection to victims
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Speedy trial

Solution:A Court of Session has been specified as a Special Court to try the offences under Section 14 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for the purpose of providing a speedy trial.

30. An appeal under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall lie from any judgement, sentence or order to the High Court.

(a) Only on facts
(b) Only on law
(c) Both on facts and law
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Both on facts and law

Solution:An appeal under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall lie from any judgement, sentence or order to the High Court on facts and laws.

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