Question 4982

Which among the following States does not come under Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution?

Answer

Sikkim

Why?

The correct answer is Sikkim . Key Points The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution consists of provisions for the administration of Tribal Area in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It seeks to safeguard the rights of the tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC) . Additional Information The constitution contained 395 articles divided into 22 parts and 8 schedules . Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules. Four more schedules were added by different amendments, now making a total tally of twelve . Indian Constitution Schedules 1 to 12 Schedules Provisions First The list of states and union territories and their territories. Second Provisions of the President, Governors of States, Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State, the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India the list of states and union territories and their territories. Third The Forms of Oaths or Affirmations. Fourth Provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States. Fifth Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Sixth Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Seventh The Union list, State list, and the concurrent list. Eighth The list of recognized languages. Ninth Provisions as to the validation of certain Acts and Regulations. Tenth Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection. Eleventh The powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats. Twelveth The powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.