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Q: Which of the following states does not follow the sixth schedule of the Constitution which deals with the administration and control of tribal areas?
  • A. Assam
  • B. Nagaland
  • C. Meghalaya
  • D. Tripura
Correct Answer: Option B - The Sixth schedule provides for administration in the tribal areas of the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The sixth schedule provides for autonomy in the administration of areas through autonomous district councils. These councils are empowered to make laws in respect of areas under their jurisdiction which cover the land, forest cultivation, inheritance, indigenous customs and traditions of tribal's etc. The administration and control of Nagaland and Arunanchal Pradesh does not come under the sixth schedule.
B. The Sixth schedule provides for administration in the tribal areas of the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The sixth schedule provides for autonomy in the administration of areas through autonomous district councils. These councils are empowered to make laws in respect of areas under their jurisdiction which cover the land, forest cultivation, inheritance, indigenous customs and traditions of tribal's etc. The administration and control of Nagaland and Arunanchal Pradesh does not come under the sixth schedule.

Explanations:

The Sixth schedule provides for administration in the tribal areas of the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The sixth schedule provides for autonomy in the administration of areas through autonomous district councils. These councils are empowered to make laws in respect of areas under their jurisdiction which cover the land, forest cultivation, inheritance, indigenous customs and traditions of tribal's etc. The administration and control of Nagaland and Arunanchal Pradesh does not come under the sixth schedule.