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Administration of Scheduled Areas

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Refers to regions declared under the Fifth Schedule, typically in states like Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat. The Governor wields special powers to regulate or prohibit certain laws, protecting tribal interests. Tribal Advisory Councils advise on welfare and socio-economic advancement. PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act, 1996) extends Panchayati Raj to these areas, respecting local customs and restricting land alienation. The objective is to guard tribal identity while promoting grassroots democracy and development. However, inadequate implementation and resource exploitation remain challenges. Understanding scheduled area administration is key to comprehending India’s inclusive yet complex approach to tribal welfare.

Practice Questions

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?