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If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it

If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it ?

(a)

This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

(b)

This would create a local self-governing body in that area.

(c)

This would convert that area into a Union Territory.

(d)

The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.

Answer:

(a)

Factual

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Option (a) is correct: This would prevent the shifting of the land of tribal people to non-tribal people.