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Consider the following statements regarding Tribal Advisory Council (TAC): 1. Article 244 deals with the Scheduled and Tribal Areas. 2. It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Tribal Advisory Council (TAC): 1. Article 244 deals with the Scheduled and Tribal Areas. 2. It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2

Key Points

Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribal advisory council to advice on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes.

  • It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
  • A similar council can also be established in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas therein, if the president so directs.

Important Points

  • There are 10 states having scheduled areas:
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Gujarat
    • Himachal Pradesh
    • Jharkhand
    • Madhya Pradesh
    • Maharashtra
    • Odisha
    • Rajasthan and
    • Telangana

Additional Information

Criteria for the declaration of the Scheduled Area:

  • Prominent numbers of tribal population, i.e. when tribal people are in majority in an area
  • Compactness and reasonable size of the area
  • A viable administrative entity such as a district, block or taluk, and
  • Economic backwardness of the area as compared to the neighbouring areas.

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