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 to be so in another State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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 to 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
Answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. According to Article 342(1) of the Constitution, the President, after consultation with the Governor of a State, specifies tribes or tribal communities as Scheduled Tribes by public notification. Parliament can then modify this list by law. Statement 2 is correct. The list of Scheduled Tribes is state/UT specific, meaning a community recognized as an ST in one state may not hold the same status in another, reflecting regional variations in socio-economic conditions. This question assesses knowledge of constitutional provisions related to Scheduled Tribes.