Prelims 2026 · Polity and Constitution · Question 57
Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India :
- Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
- Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
- The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
Answer
There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
1 is incorrect: the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are dealt with under the Sixth Schedule, not the Fifth. 2 is correct: the Income-tax law exempts certain incomes of members of Scheduled Tribes residing in specified areas. 3 is correct: Article 243D provides reservation in Panchayats for SCs, STs and includes women belonging to SCs/STs. Therefore, exactly two statements are correct, and they include statement 2.