Civil Services Examination · Question 86
Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule, I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Neither I nor II
Explanation
Declaring an area a Scheduled Area gives the Governor special responsibilities and rule-making power under the Fifth Schedule; it does not strip the State of executive power nor empower the Union to take over administration on the Governor's recommendation.