Which schedule of the Constitution of India has provisions made for the administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram?

The correct answer is Sixth. Key Points 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. The Sixth Schedule provides for autonomy in the administration of these areas through Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). The Sixth Schedule was originally intended for the predominantly tribal areas (tribal population over 90%) of undivided Assam, which was categorized as “excluded areas” under the Government of India Act, 1935 and was under the direct control of the Governor Important Points There is a total of 12 schedules in the Indian constitution. The first schedule contains the list of states and union territories and their territories The second schedule contains 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 of the High Courts and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. The third Schedule contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations. The fourth Schedule contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States. The fifth Schedule contains provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. The sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The seventh Schedule contains the Union list, State list, and the concurrent list. The eighth Schedule contains the list of recognized languages. The ninth Schedule contains provisions as to the validation of certain Acts and Regulations. The tenth Schedule contains provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection. The eleventh Schedule contains the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats. The twelfth Schedule contains the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.