I. The State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration, 

II. The Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II

Ans-d

Explanation 

Executive power of a State in Scheduled Areas.—Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the executive power of a State extends to the Scheduled Areas therein.

Hence statement 1 is incorrect

Report by the Governor to the President regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.—The Governorof each State having Scheduled Areas therein shall annually, or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the State as to the administration of the said areas

Hence statement 2 is incorrect

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