Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the administration of scheduled and tribal areas? The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The Governor has the authority to establish or reorganize autonomous districts and regions in the tribal areas of the northeastern states under the Sixth Schedule. The district and regional councils in autonomous districts are empowered to make laws on matters like land, marriage, and social customs, but these laws require the assent of the President.

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Examese Editorial Team · Accepted Answer

2 only The correct answer is 2. The second statement is correct because the Governor does have the authority to reorganize autonomous districts and regions in tribal areas under the Sixth Schedule. Key Points Statement 1 is incorrect because the Fifth Schedule deals with scheduled areas and tribes outside the four northeastern states, whereas the Sixth Schedule specifically applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Statement 3 is incorrect because laws made by the district and regional councils require the assent of the Governor, not the President.