Question 2344

The sixth schedule of the constitution deals with the administration and control of the scheduled and tribal areas of which of the following states? 1. Assam 2. Meghalaya 3. Tripura 4. Manipur 5. Sikkim 6. Mizoram Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 6 only

Why?

The correct answer is 1, 2, 3 and 6 only. In News: ​As a normative idea and an institutional arrangement that supports the recognition and provision of an expansive ‘self-rule’ for territorially concentrated minority groups, asymmetric federalism has recently received bad press in India. Key Points Sixth Schedule: ​ The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. These create autonomous districts and autonomous regions. Any autonomous district with different Scheduled Tribes will be divided into autonomous regions. These will be administered by District Councils and Regional Councils. These Councils can make laws with respect to allotment, occupation and use of land, management of forests other than reserve forests and watercourses. Besides they can regulate social customs, marriage and divorce and property issues.