Which schedule of the Indian Constitution has made provisions for autonomous administration for hills and tribal regions of North East India?|| ADRE 1.0 (SLRC 2022) Paper-I Solved Questions

QUESTION:

Which schedule of the Indian Constitution has made provisions for autonomous administration for hills and tribal regions of North East India? 

(A) Sixth Schedule 

(B) Fifth Schedule 

(C) Eighth Schedule 

(D) Ninth Schedule


ANSWER:


Option

Schedule

Explanation

(A)

Sixth Schedule

Correct. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in the northeastern states and allows for autonomous councils.

(B)

Fifth Schedule

Incorrect. The Fifth Schedule pertains to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the rest of India, but not specifically for the northeastern hills.

(C)

Eighth Schedule

Incorrect. The Eighth Schedule lists the recognized languages of India.

(D)

Ninth Schedule

Incorrect. The Ninth Schedule relates to the laws that cannot be challenged in courts.


Correct Option: (A) Sixth Schedule


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