Q: Which one of the following was NOT a feature of Criminal Tribes Act, 1871?
(a)Communities of craftsmen, traders and pastoralists were classified as criminal tribes
(b)The tribes were declared criminal on the basis of their profession
(c)The notified criminal tribes were expected to live only in the notified village settlements
(d)The criminal tribes were not allowed to move out without a permit
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (b) 'The tribes were declared criminal on the basis of their profession'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.