Question 876

In which of the following schedules, the administration of the tribal region of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram State, is available?

Answer

Sixth Schedule

Why?

The correct answer is the Sixth Schedule . Key Points The Sixth Schedule, makes special provisions for the administration of the tribal-dominated areas in four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. As per article 244 and 6 th Schedule, these areas are called “Tribal Areas”, which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas under the fifth schedule. The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas as well as of Scheduled Tribes residing in any State other than the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.