Consider the following statements:
1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes 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? (a). 1 only (b). 2 only (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Statement 1: Incorrect The President of India, after consulting with the state governor, has the authority to declare a community as a Scheduled Tribe [Source: Constitution and official notifications regarding Scheduled Tribes]. The Governor plays a recommendatory role, not a decisive one. Statement 2: Correct The Scheduled Tribes are listed in the Constitution of India under the Fifth and Sixth Schedules. These schedules are specific to individual states. A community might be recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in one state based on its social and economic conditions, while not being recognized in another state where those factors might differ. The correct statement is…
