Scheduled Tribe Declaration
Question
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
- 2.
A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect; under Article 342, only the President of India (after consulting the Governor) has the power to initially notify a community as a Scheduled Tribe. Further inclusions or exclusions can only be made by Parliament. Statement 2 is correct; ST status is strictly state-specific.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q84
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Federalism & Centre-State
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Constitution Art.342
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