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Q316. Consider the following statements: 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognises and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements:

  1. It is the Governor of the State who recognises and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
  2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2024 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is incorrect: Under Article 342 of the Constitution, the power to specify the tribes or tribal communities as Scheduled Tribes is vested in the President of India (after consultation with the Governor of the respective state), and any inclusion or exclusion can subsequently be done only by an Act of Parliament. Statement 2 is correct: Scheduled Tribe status is state-specific. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in one State is not automatically recognized as such in another State unless specifically notified for that State.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Beware of authority swap traps between the President and the Governor. Final notifications of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are strictly a presidential power under Articles 341 and 342.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q316)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2024 Q316

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 316 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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