2023 · Q113
What are the prerequisites for declaring an area as a “Scheduled Area” under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India? Preponderance of Tribal Population Compactness and reasonable size of the area Economic backwardness of the area The notification must be issued by the Governor of the concerned State Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionUnion and State government
- A2 and 4 only
- B1, 2, and 3 only
- C1, 2, 3, and 4
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
The accepted criteria for declaring a Scheduled Area are preponderance of tribal population, compactness and reasonable size, and economic backwardness of the area. Under the Fifth Schedule, such areas are notified by the President, not by the Governor, so statement 4 is incorrect. Hence 1, 2 and 3 only, option (b).