Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 5

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2

Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribal advisory council to advice on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes.

• It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• A similar council can also be established in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas therein, if the president so directs.