Which of the following states are exempted from the Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution?

The correct answer is Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram . Key Points Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram are exempted from the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Article 244 (1) of the Indian Constitution defines Scheduled Areas as the areas defined so by the President of India and are mentioned in the fifth schedule of the Constitution. In India, there are 10 states which come under scheduled areas. Article 244 deals with the Scheduled and Tribal Areas. The provisions regarding the administration and control of Scheduled and Tribal Areas of any state except the four states are mentioned under the fifth schedule. Additional Information The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram to safeguard the rights of the tribal population in these states. This special provision is provided under Article 244(2) and Article 275(1) of the Constitution.