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MPSC State Service 2018 · GS · Question 63 of 99

Consider the following statements: a. The provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats are not applicable to the Fifth Schedule Areas. b. At present seven states have Fifth Schedule Areas. c. The Parliament has enacted the PESA Act in 1996 for such areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  1. Aa and b
  2. Ba and cCorrect
  3. COnly a
  4. DAll of the above

Answer: B. a and c

Explanation

Statements a and c are correct: Part IX does not apply to Fifth Schedule Areas, and Parliament enacted PESA in 1996 (at present ten states have Fifth Schedule Areas, so b is incorrect).

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2018 GS Paper I (official paper)

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