Question 4892

The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India pertains to the administration of tribal areas in which of the following States?

Answer

Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Why?

The correct answer is option 1 . Key Points Sixth Schedule The Constitution, under Sixth Schedule, contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Hence option 1 is Correct . Features 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. Thus, he can increase or decrease their areas or change their names or define their boundaries, and so on. The governor can appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to the administration of the autonomous districts or regions. Sixth Schedule States: ATMM- No Money ​A- Assam T- Tripura M- Meghalaya M- Mizoram ( No Money- Manipur is NOT included)