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Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
- A.Third Schedule
- B.Fifth Schedule
- C.Ninth Schedule
- D.Twelfth Schedule
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. Fifth Schedule
The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes. It contains provisions for the protection of tribal land rights and prohibits the transfer of tribal land to private parties without the consent of the tribal communities or the relevant authorities, thereby allowing such transfers to be declared void.
Source: UPSC gs1 2019