UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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?

  1. This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
  2. This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
  3. This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
  4. The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.

Answer

Correct Answer

This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

Explanation

The Fifth Schedule provides special protections for Scheduled Areas, including restrictions preventing transfer of tribal land to non-tribal people, to safeguard tribal interests.

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