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Which one of the following Schedules to the Constitution of India provides for setting up of Autonomous District Councils?
Explanation
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India provides for the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram [2]. Under Articles 244(2) and 275(1), this schedule mandates the creation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) to ensure self-governance and protect tribal interests [1]. These councils possess significant legislative, judicial, executive, and financial powers, allowing them to manage matters like land use, primary education, and cultural preservation. In contrast, the Third Schedule deals with oaths and affirmations, the Fourth Schedule concerns the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha, and the Fifth Schedule governs Scheduled Areas and Tribes in states other than the four mentioned above [3]. The Sixth Schedule essentially acts as a 'mini-Constitution' for tribal self-rule in the specified regions.
Sources
- [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] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 42: Scheduled and Tribal Areas > Scheduled and Tribal Areas > p. 415
- [3] 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. 329
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following Articles / Schedules in the Constitution of India deals with Autonomous District Councils ?
The Constituent Assembly of India convened to prepare the Constitution of India appointed a sub-committee headed by Gopinath Bordoloi. Which of the following recommendations was/we re made by the Com- mittee ? 1. Fifth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas 2. Constitution of District Councils in all autonomous districts of Assam 3. Sixth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas 4. Demarcation of territories in North-East India Select the correct answer using the codes given below—
Consider the following pairs of Schedule and Content of the Constitution of India:
| Schedule | Content |
|---|---|
| 1. First Schedule | I. Forms of Oaths or Affirmations |
| 2. Third Schedule | II. Allocation of seats in the Council of States |
| 3. Fifth Schedule | III. Provisions related to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes |
| 4. Ninth Schedule | IV. Provisions related to the administration of tribal areas in certain States |
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?