Scheduled and Tribal Areas UPSC Questions

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Scheduled and Tribal Areas MCQ Questions


7.
The Tribes Advisory Council must have what proportion of its members from the Scheduled Tribes in the legislative assembly?
A.
One-half
B.
One-third
C.
Three-fourths
D.
All
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ANSWER :
C. Three-fourths
8.
Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
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A.
Third Schedule
B.
Fifth Schedule
C.
Ninth Schedule
D.
Twelfth Schedule
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ANSWER :
B. Fifth Schedule
9.
Under the Sixth Schedule, what is the maximum number of members in a district council?
A.
25
B.
30
C.
40
D.
35
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ANSWER :
B. 30
10.
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India :
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTGs status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 4
D.
1, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
C. 1, 2 and 4
11.
Who appoints the commission to report on the administration of Scheduled Areas?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Chief Minister
C.
President
D.
Parliament
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ANSWER :
C. President
12.
Which amendment act created the Bodoland Territorial Council in Assam?
A.
Sixth Schedule Amendment Act, 2003
B.
Sixth Schedule Amendment Act, 1995
C.
Fifth Schedule Amendment Act, 1976
D.
Repealing and Amending Act, 1974
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ANSWER :
A. Sixth Schedule Amendment Act, 2003