The Scheduled Tribes (ST) category in India is defined based on the tribal identity of communities as listed in the Constitution (Article 342). The criteria for inclusion typically involve characteristics such as distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the community at large, and backwardness. Religion is not a criterion for belonging to an ST. Members of Scheduled Tribes can follow any religion.
ST category belongs to:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Human Development (Social Inclusion, Exclusion, and Vulnerable Populations)
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