Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State in 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 is/are correct?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State in 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 is/are correct? 

  • A. I only
  • B. II only
  • C. Both I and II
  • D. Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: Option D