UPSC 2019Polity · Salient Features of the Constitution
Q1. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
Explanation
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution governs the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Article 244(1) defines these areas as specified by the President. In the landmark Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1997) case, the Supreme Court ruled that transferring tribal land to private parties, including for mining, is null and void, reinforcing safeguards for tribal rights. The Governor, with advice from the Tribal Advisory Council (TAC), can make regulations for peace and good governance in these areas. These can include restrictions on land transfers, allotments, and money-lending activities involving scheduled tribes.
UPSC 2019Polity · Salient Features of the Constitution
Q2. The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of:
Explanation
The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 1st Amendment (1951) to protect the laws included in it from judicial scrutiny on the ground of violation of fundamental rights. At this time, Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India. He remained in the office from the year 1947 to 1964. This schedule deals with the provisions as to validation of certain Acts and Regulations of the state legislatures primarily dealing with land reforms and abolition of the zamindari system and of the Parliament dealing with other matters.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2019
(b) Fifth Schedule
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2019
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
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