16. Who is responsible for the preparation of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) and Tribal Development Plans (TDP)?
a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
17. The first state to implement Panchayati Raj in Scheduled Areas was:
a) Odisha
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Jharkhand
18. Which of the following is not a key objective of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996?
a) Empowerment of Panchayats in Scheduled Areas
b) Promotion of self-governance
c) Protection of tribal rights and customs
d) Reservation of seats for women in Panchayats
19. The tribal population in India is approximately:
a) 5%
b) 8%
c) 12%
d) 15%
20. The PVTGs (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) are classified by:
a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
b) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
c) National Commission for Backward Classes
d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
