Question 3029

The 6 th schedule covers tribal areas in the States of

Answer

Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Why?

The correct answer is Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. Key Points Sixth Schedule in the Indian Constitution established Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in four northeastern states, namely Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. These ADCs envisage protecting and preserving tribal culture . The Governor of the State is empowered to determine the area as administrative units of the Autonomous Districts. The Sixth Schedule was originally intended for the predominantly tribal areas ( tribal population over 90% ). It provides for the administration of tribal areas to safeguard the rights of the tribal population in these states. This special provision is provided under Article 244(2) and Article 275(1) of the Constitution. Hint 6th Scheduled States: A-M-T-M .