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With reference to the declaration of Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The criteria for declaring an area as a Scheduled Area are explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. 2. The President can alter the boundaries of a Scheduled Area or declare a new area as Scheduled only after consulting the Governor of the concerned State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, consider the following statements: 1. The COAS is the only four-star officer among the Chiefs of the Armed Forces and hence ranks above the Chiefs of the Air Force and Navy in the Indian order of precedence. 2. The COAS is a statutory position and holds membership in national-level bodies such as the National Security Council and the Defence Acquisition Council. 3. The COAS is empowered to convene courts-martial during both peace and wartime, and may review judicial sentencing of convicted Army officers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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