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Consider the following statements about Schedule Areas 1. The fifth schedule of the constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state including the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram 2. The Governor is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Schedule Areas 1. The fifth schedule of the constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state including the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram 2. The Governor is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Key Points

  • The fifth schedule of the constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Hence, Statement 1 is NOT correct.
  • The President is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. Hence, Statement 2 is NOT correct.

Additional Information

  • The Governor is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or the state legislature does not apply to a scheduled area or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
  • He can also increase or decrease its area, alter its boundary lines, rescind such designation or make fresh orders for such re-designation on an area in consultation with the governor of the state concerned.
  • The Governor is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or the state legislature does not apply to a scheduled area or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
  • He can also make regulations for the peace and good government of a scheduled area after consulting the tribes advisory council.

Related Questions

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:
1. Subject to legislation by Parliament, the power to declare any area as a 'Scheduled area' is given to the President.
2. The 5th Schedule of the Constitution deals with administration of 'Scheduled areas' in assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.
3. The Government of the states having 'Scheduled areas' have to submit reports to the President regarding the administration of such 'Areas'.
4. The executive power of the union shall extend to giving directions to the respective states regarding administration of the 'Scheduled Areas'.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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1. These tribes are not indigenous to Meghalaya.
2. The VI schedule covers Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
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1. Admission or establishment of new States, formation of new States and alteration of areas
2. Creation or abolition of legislative councils in the States
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