The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the administration of Tribal areas. Which of the following States is not covered under this Schedule ?

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, under Articles 244(2) and 275(1), provides for the administration of tribal areas in four specific North-Eastern states: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram [4]. These areas are governed through Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and Autonomous Regional Councils, which possess legislative, executive, and judicial powers to protect tribal culture and land. While Manipur is a North-Eastern state with a significant tribal population, it is not covered under the Sixth Schedule [3]. Historically, Manipur and Tripura were princely states; however, while Tripura's tribal areas were eventually included in the Sixth Schedule following constitutional amendments, Manipur's hill areas remained excluded from this specific framework [3]. Instead, other states like Manipur are generally governed under the Fifth Schedule or specific provisions like Article 371C for tribal administration.

Sources

1. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 20: ADMINISTRATION OF SCHEDULED AND TRIBAL AREAS > ADMINISTRATION OF SCHEDULED AND TRIBAL AREAS > p. 330
2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 42: Scheduled and Tribal Areas > Scheduled and Tribal Areas > p. 415
3. [4] https://www.education.gov.in/en/sixth-schedule
4. [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution_of_India