Question 3264

Which of the following state assembly passed resolution to bring the state under Sixth Schedule of the constitution of India? (August 2020)

Answer

None of the above

Why?

The correct answer is None of the above. The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution to bring the state under the ambit of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. ​ Sixth Schedule of the constitution: The Constitution, under Sixth Schedule, contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The tribes in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram still have their roots in their own culture, customs, and civilization. These areas are, therefore, treated differently by the Constitution and a sizeable amount of autonomy has been given to these people for self-government. Tribal Areas which are administered according to the 6th schedule of the constitution are: Assam: The North Cachar Hills District. The Karbi Anglong District. The Bodoland Territorial Areas District. Meghalaya: Khasi Hills District. Jaintia Hills District. The Garo Hills District. Tripura: Tripura Tribal Areas District. Mizoram: The Chakma District. The Mara District. The Lai District. Note: The authority to amend the constitution is vested in the Parliament of India. State governments may pass the resolution for the same, but it won't be effective until the Parliament gives it's nod. (Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President of India). Thus, Just passing the resolution won't bring Arunachal Pradesh under the sixth schedule of the constitution.