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Consider the following statements about provisions pertaining to SC/STs in India

Consider the following statements about provisions pertaining to SC/STs in India:
1. Provisions for Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are in the Fifth Schedule.
2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
3. The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to SCs and STs.

(a)

There are two correct statements, that include statement 2

(b)

There are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3

(c)

There is only one correct statement

(d)

All three statements are correct

Answer:

A

Explanation