UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q69

Polity

Medium · Fifth Schedule: Scheduled Areas

Consider the following statements regarding Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution:

1. Scheduled Areas are declared, altered, or rescinded by the President through an Order, after consulting the Governor of the State concerned.

2. Every State having Scheduled Areas must constitute a Tribes Advisory Council to advise on matters relating to the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.

3. It is the Chief Minister of the State who submits an annual report to the President on the administration of Scheduled Areas.

How many of the above statements are correct?