According to Article 244(2), which set of states follows the governance provisions outlined in the Sixth Schedule, distinguishing them from Madhya Pradesh's tribal administration?

The correct answer is Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram . Key Points Article 244(2) of the Indian Constitution specifically mandates that the provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam , Meghalaya , Tripura , and Mizoram . The Sixth Schedule provides for the creation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) which possess significant legislative, judicial, and administrative powers to protect the socio-cultural rights and land interests of indigenous tribes in these specific regions. Unlike Madhya Pradesh and other states governed under the Fifth Schedule (Article 244(1)), the Sixth Schedule states have a higher degree of autonomy, where the Governor has the power to reorganize boundaries or create new autonomous districts. In Assam , these areas include the Bodoland Territorial Council and Karbi Anglong ; in Meghalaya , they cover the Khasi , Jaintia , and Garo Hills ; while Tripura has the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council and Mizoram manages the Chakma , Mara , and Lai districts. Additional Information Fifth Schedule vs Sixth Schedule : The Fifth Schedule applies to Scheduled Areas in states like Madhya Pradesh , Chhattisgarh , Jharkhand , and Odisha , where the administration is managed through Tribal Advisory Councils and the executive power of the Union extends to giving directions. The Sixth Schedule is based on the recommendations of the Bordoloi Committee (1949), recognizing the unique ethnic identities of the Northeast that required self-governance mechanisms different from the mainland. Autonomous District Councils consist of 30 members , where 26 are elected via adult franchise and 4 are nominated by the Governor for a five-year term. These councils can make laws on land management , forests , canal water , village administration , and inheritance of property , subject to the assent of the Governor .