Consequence of bringing an area under the Fifth Schedule
Question
If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
Options
This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
Explanation
The Fifth Schedule grants the Governor immense regulatory powers to ensure the peace and good government of a Scheduled Area. The most critical, tangible consequence of these powers is the explicit authority to prohibit or severely restrict the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals, preventing economic exploitation and land alienation.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q73
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Federalism & Centre-State
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Constitution Schedule V / Supreme Court Samatha Land Alienation Judgment
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