69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

The Fifth Schedule deals with the governance and protection of the interests of which specific group of people?

aScheduled Castes
bReligious Minorities
cScheduled Tribes✓ Correct
dLinguistic Minorities

Explanation

The Fifth Schedule relates to the governance and protection of interests of Scheduled Tribes. Under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, provisions have been made regarding the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Under these provisions, it is the duty of the Governor of each State to submit to the President, annually or whenever required by the President, a report regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas in that State.

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