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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

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?

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
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?
Correct Answer
Neither I nor II
Both statements are incorrect. The executive power of a State extends to Scheduled Areas within it, so the state does not lose its power. While the Union can gi......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Scheduled Areas
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction ▼
Both statements are incorrect. The executive power of a State extends to Scheduled Areas within it, so the state does not lose its power. While the Union can give directions to the State regarding administration, it does not assume total administration of the area.
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