The correct answer is option 3: "extends provisions of 73rd Amendment to Scheduled Areas".

The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) is an important legislation that aims to empower tribal communities living in Scheduled Areas. The Act extends the provisions of the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, which deals with the establishment and functioning of Panchayats, to the Scheduled Areas.

Option 1, "extends greater say to local tribal community over common resources", is partially correct. PESA does empower local tribal communities in Scheduled Areas by giving them greater control over their resources. However, it is important to note that PESA extends the provisions of the 73rd Amendment rather than directly granting greater say to tribal communities.

Option 2, "provides greater devolution of powers to Scheduled Tribes", is somewhat similar to option 1 and also partially correct. PESA does provide greater devolution of powers to Scheduled Tribes, but this is achieved by extending the provisions of the 73rd Amendment rather than directly through the Act.

Option 4, "brings Scheduled Areas under the better control of local Panchayats", is incorrect. PESA expands the powers and roles of local self