UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 86 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Scheduled Areas Executive Power
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 are correct?
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Answer: D. Neither I nor II
Verdict
Correct statements: Neither I nor II → Option (d).
Statement by statement
Statement I – INCORRECT: State executive authority continues in Scheduled Areas.
Statement II – INCORRECT: The Fifth Schedule does not empower the Union to take over total administration.