UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies
Question 138: Polity and Governance
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States?
AnswerThe answer is (b).
The Fifth Schedule contains provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in States other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, which come under the Sixth Schedule. Governors have special powers over Scheduled Areas, and Tribes Advisory Councils are set up. The Third Schedule has oaths, the Seventh the Union, State and Concurrent Lists, and the Ninth protects certain laws.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) The Third Schedule contains the forms of oaths and affirmations.
- (b) The Fifth Schedule covers Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
- (c) The Seventh Schedule has the Union, State and Concurrent Lists.
- (d) The Ninth Schedule protects certain laws from challenge.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2008, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.