of Indian Constitution requires the Union to give grants in aid to the States for meeting the cost ...........

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.........of Indian Constitution requires the Union to give grants-in-aid to the States for meeting the cost of schemes for the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes

Article 275(1)

Article 15

Article 335

Article 37

Explanation:

- Option 1: Article 275(1)

- This Article requires the Union government to give grants-in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of India to certain States, especially for schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and raising the level of administration in scheduled areas.

- Option 2: Article 15

- This Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth and enables the state to make special provisions for socially or educationally backward classes, including Scheduled Tribes, but does not mention grants-in-aid.

- Option 3: Article 335

- Ensures that the claims of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall be taken into consideration for jobs and appointments but does not mandate grants.

- Option 4: Article 37

- States that Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by any court but are fundamental in governance. No mention of grants for Scheduled Tribes.