what is different between scheduled caste and scheduled tribes?
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The main difference is that the Tribals are actually not a part of Hindu system. They were present in India before Hinduism was created. Scheduled caste is group of people who were exploited by the upper caste. ... Scheduled caste is group of people who were exploited by the upper caste.
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1. These are actually historically-disadvantaged people so recognised in the Indian constitution. They were known as the Depressed Classes during the British rule.
2. Comprising about 16.6 percent and 8.6 percent of India's population respectively, they are also entitled for and are given reservation at various places and posts.
3. We also have reserved constituencies for these classes. In the Lok Sabha, whie 84 seats are reserved for the SCs, 47 of the seats are reserved for the STs.