1. is applicable in only certain states of India
2. can be amended only via a constitution amendment act
3. extends the executive power of Union to parts of certain states
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1
Notes: The Fifth Schedule applies only to certain states having Scheduled Areas, excluding Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It can be amended by ordinary legislation of Parliament, not necessarily through a constitutional amendment under Article 368. The executive power extension mentioned in the Schedule relates to the State government, not the Union government.
