Consider the following statements with reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. 1. It protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to the communities through the creation of autonomous development councils. 2. The Sixth Schedule applies to the Northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both 1 and 2 . Explanation Statement 1 is correct: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to the communities through the creation of autonomous development councils (ADCs) . ​ It can frame laws on land, public health, agriculture and others. ADCs have up to 30 members with a term of five years . ​ Statement 2 is correct: As of now, 10 autonomous councils exist in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.