How many autonomous district councils exist in the four north-eastern states of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is c) Ten.
In the four North-Eastern states of India (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura), there are a total of 10 Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) established under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. These councils provide a degree of administrative and legislative autonomy to tribal communities to preserve their unique social, cultural, and land rights.

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 State-wise Breakdown of the 10 Councils

The distribution of these councils across the four states is as follows:

Assam (3 Councils):

1. Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC): It governs the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and has the highest level of autonomy and membership.
2. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC): It manages the affairs of the Karbi and other tribes in the Karbi Anglong district.
3. Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council: Formerly known as the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council.

Meghalaya (3 Councils):

1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC): Covers the districts inhabited by the Khasi people.
2. Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC): Covers the region inhabited by the Jaintia tribes.
3. Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC): Covers the Garo-dominated regions of the state.

Mizoram (3 Councils):

1. Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC): Provides self-governance for the Chakma ethnic group.
2. Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC): For the Lai ethnic community in the Lawngtlai district.
3. Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC): For the Mara ethnic group in the Saiha district.

Tripura (1 Council):
1. Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC): This single council covers nearly two-thirds of Tripura's total geographic area to protect the 19 scheduled tribes of the state.