Q. Which among the following authorities is empowered to prohibit the application of a Parliament act to a Scheduled area?

President of India

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Prime Minister on the advice of the Council of Ministers

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Governor of the concerned state

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Supreme Court

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Solution

The correct option is C
Governor of the concerned state
Explanation:

Article 244 of the Part X of the Indian Constitution provides for the Schedule areas and Tribal areas.
The Governor is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or the state legislature does not apply to a schedule area or apply with specified modifications and exceptions. He can also make regulations for the peace and good government of a scheduled area after consulting the tribes advisory council.

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