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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2019
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 21Interactive Test Mode
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Q21. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Fifth Schedule

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In the landmark Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1997) judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, transfer of land in Scheduled Areas to non-tribal private parties, including leases granted for mining operations, is prohibited and null and void.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q21)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Fifth Schedule

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q21

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 21 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (B): "Fifth Schedule". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2019 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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