From among the options given below, select the states in which the Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution is operationalized : 1. Nagaland 2. Mizoram 3. Manipur 4. Tripura 5. Meghalaya 6. Assam

The correct solution is Option 3 Important Points The Constitution, under the Sixth Schedule, contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The tribes in these four states have n ot assimilated much with the wider population. Therefore the provisions of the Sixth Schedule protect the culture, civilization, and customs of the tribal people of these states. The tribal people in these states are treated differently by the Constitution and a sizeable amount of autonomy has been given to these people for self-government. Additional Information The tribal areas in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram have been constituted as autonomous districts. But they do not fall outside the executive authority of the state concerned. The Governor is empowered to organize and re-organize the autonomous districts. Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members , of whom four are nominated by the governor and the remaining 26 are elected on the basis of adult franchise. Each autonomous region also has a separate regional council.