Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS) in India: SCS is a classification given by the Centre to assist the development of states facing geographical and socio-economic disadvantages. The Constitution makes a provision for SCS. SCS was first accorded to Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Nagaland in 1969. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. In News SCS is a classification given by the Centre to assist the development of states facing geographical and socio-economic disadvantages. Key Points Statement 1 is correct : SCS is a classification given by the Centre to assist the development of states facing geographical and socio-economic disadvantages. Statement 2 is incorrect : The Constitution does not make a provision for SCS; this classification was later done on the recommendations of the 5th Finance Commission in 1969. Statement 3 is correct : SCS was first accorded to Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Nagaland in 1969.