Q1 If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
a) This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
b) This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
c) This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
d) The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Land Governance under the fifth Schedule area:
https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S5.pdf
https://tribal.nic.in/downloads/FRA/5.%20Land%20and%20Governance%20under%20Fifth%20Schedule.pdf
Q2 In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Land Governance under the fifth Schedule area:
https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S5.pdf
https://tribal.nic.in/downloads/FRA/5.%20Land%20and%20Governance%20under%20Fifth%20Schedule.pdf