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Q19 (CDS-II/2026) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice

Consider the following statements about the administration and control of Scheduled Areas :
1. The Governors of each State having Scheduled Areas therein shall, annually or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State
2. The Executive Power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the States as to the administration of the Scheduled Areas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Explanation

Both statements are correct as per the Fifth Schedule (Article 244(1)) of the Constitution of India, which provides for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any State other than the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  • Statement 1 is correct: According to Paragraph 3 of the Fifth Schedule, the Governor of each State having Scheduled Areas must submit a report to the President annually, or whenever required by the President, regarding the administration of those areas.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The same paragraph (Para 3) explicitly states that the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the State as to the administration of the Scheduled Areas.

These provisions ensure that the Central Government maintains oversight and can provide necessary guidance to ensure the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes in these regions.

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