Answer:(a) Only one
Explanation:
Within a state, the President has the power to declare certain areas as scheduled areas.
This statement is correct. As per the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the President of India has the power to declare certain areas in a state as scheduled areas. These areas are inhabited by tribal communities, and the declaration aims to protect their interests and promote their socio-economic development.
The largest administrative cluster of scheduled areas is called a "region."
This statement is incorrect. The term "region" is not specifically used to refer to the largest administrative cluster of scheduled areas. The scheduled areas may be grouped into different administrative units such as districts or blocks, but the term "region" is not commonly used in this context.
The Chief Secretary of the concerned state is required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of scheduled areas.
This statement is incorrect. The annual reports on the administration of scheduled areas are submitted by the Governor of the concerned state, not the Chief Secretary. The reports provide information on the implementation of various safeguards and measures for the welfare of scheduled tribes in the scheduled areas.
