UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Arunachal Christian Forum objected to software treating Christianity and Scheduled Tribe status as mutually exclusive. Which proposition is most relevant?

  1. Scheduled Tribe status under the Constitution is not generally made contingent on a person's religion
  2. All Scheduled Tribes lose status on conversion to any religion
  3. Religion is the sole constitutional criterion for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes list
  4. Banks can alter the notified Scheduled Tribes list

Answer

Correct Answer

Scheduled Tribe status under the Constitution is not generally made contingent on a person's religion

Explanation

A captures the distinction between tribal status and religious affiliation; a bank interface cannot redefine constitutional classification. B is an overbroad claim and is not the reported proposition. C confuses religion with the constitutional process for specifying Tribes. D is wrong because banks cannot alter notified lists.

Topics: constitutional provisions, indian polity, scheduled tribes, tribal status and religious affiliation