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MPPSC (MP PCS) 2012 · Question 76 of 97

The SC and ST Act is a special provision for the advancement of SCs and STs, based on which one of the following doctrines?

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  1. ADoctrine of severability
  2. BDoctrine of preferred position
  3. CDoctrine of protective discriminationCorrect
  4. DDoctrine of harmonious construction

Answer: C. Doctrine of protective discrimination

Explanation

The SC/ST Act rests on the doctrine of protective discrimination (Articles 15(4), 16(4) read with Article 46).

Source: MPPSC Prelims 2012 solved paper from examrace/doorsteptutor

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