Question 2811

Sixth Schedule of the Constitution applies to which of the following States?

Answer

Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram

Why?

The correct answer is Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram Key Points The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for autonomous district councils in certain tribal areas to protect the rights of indigenous tribes. It applies to tribal areas in the four North-Eastern states, namely: Assam Meghalaya Tripura Mizoram These Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) have legislative, executive, and judicial powers over specified matters such as land, forests, tribal customs, village administration, etc. Additional Information 2) Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura – Incorrect. Manipur and Nagaland are not covered under the Sixth Schedule. 3) Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland – Incorrect. Nagaland is not included under the Sixth Schedule. 4) Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland – Incorrect. Manipur and Nagaland are excluded