Consider the following statements: It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.

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?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. It is the President of India who declares any community as a Scheduled Tribe, after consulting with the state governor.
• Statement 2 is correct. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in one state need not be considered a Scheduled Tribe in another state.
  Possible Sources: Constitutional provisions and official notifications regarding Scheduled Tribes.