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Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 18Interactive Test Mode
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Q18. 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?

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?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

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The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Paragraph 5(2) of the Fifth Schedule empowers the Governor to make regulations prohibiting or restricting the transfer of land by or among members of the Scheduled Tribes in such areas to non-tribal persons, thereby preventing tribal land alienation.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q18)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2022 Q18

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 18 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (A): "This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2022 question belong to?

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

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