Question
Consider the following statements:
1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer — B
Explanation
It’s actually the President, after consulting the state Governor, who declares Scheduled Tribes — but a Scheduled Tribe status genuinely doesn’t automatically transfer across states.