Question
With reference to "Scheduled Areas ' in India, consider the following statements:
1.Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
3. The Chief Ministers of the Concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
The President can declare an area as a Scheduled Area through an order as mentioned in Article 244(1) of the Constitution.
The criteria for declaring an area as a Scheduled Area include having a viable administrative entity such as a district, block, or taluk. The specific unit within a Scheduled Area can vary based on factors like tribal population, size, and administrative convenience.
It is the Governor of each State with Scheduled Areas who is responsible for making an annual report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State. The executive power of the Union extends to giving directions to the State regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas.