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?

Options

1. This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
2. This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
3. This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
4. The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.

Correct Answer

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

Explanation

Fifth Schedule areas are designated as Scheduled Areas where safeguards exist to protect tribal land from being transferred to non-tribal persons.

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