Question 4710
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in certain states. Which of the following states is not mentioned in that schedule?
Answer
Arunachal Pradesh
Why?
Sixth Schedule The Sixth Schedule comes under Article 244 of the Constitution. This schedule contains special provisions for the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. Article 244 provides them for the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) that will comprise of some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state. Hence, Arunachal Pradesh is not mentioned in that schedule. Key Points Twelve Schedules of Indian Constitution: Schedules Description First Union Territories and States (Their Names and Extent) Second Allowances, Privileges, and Emoluments Third Oath and Affirmation Fourth Allocation of seats for States and Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha Fifth Administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes Sixth Administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram Seventh Federal Structure (Union, State and Concurrent list) Eighth Official languages Ninth Validation of certain acts and regulations Tenth Anti-Defection Law Eleventh Panchayats Twelfth Municipalities
