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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ56. Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
- A I only
- B II only
- C Both I and II
- D Neither I nor II
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Correct Answer
D Neither I nor II
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).