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Ambedkar thought that the Scheduled Castes were completely protected by the Constitution.

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The statement is false. The Indian Constitution was drafted under the leadership of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. He was the chairman of the Drafting Committee. The Constitution was drafted to ensure all political and social equality. The old system of caste hierarchy shattered Indian society. The Constitution laid down provisions to protect the "lower castes" against exploitation and violence by the "upper castes". However, he was not confident that the Constitution could protect the Scheduled Castes. If the country's administration becomes dominated by the "upper castes", the oppressed caste groups will be further marginalised. Hence, Ambedkar encouraged the Scheduled Castes to join the Indian Civil Service to ensure equality from the administrative front.

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