Which of the following clauses in the Indian Constitution apply only to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

A. Art 340

B. Art 16

C. Art 330

D. Art 275

E. Art 148

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The Indian Constitution has several provisions related to the welfare and development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, who have been historically marginalized and disadvantaged in Indian society.

• The clause in the Indian Constitution that applies only to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is Art 330, which provides for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
• Art 340 provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and suggest measures for their welfare. This clause does not apply exclusively to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, although they are among the communities that the commission is intended to study.
• Art 275 provides for grants-in-aid to states for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This clause does not apply exclusively to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, although they are among the communities that may benefit from such grants.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A, C, D only.