Multiple choice

Who among the following is constitutionally empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India has the constitutional power to declare any geographic area as a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule. This power is derived from Article 244(1) of the Constitution and the Fifth Schedule provisions. The Governor has powers relating to Scheduled Areas but cannot declare them.