The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed in Rajya Sabha in December 2022. It seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, with respect to its application to the State of _________.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Karnataka.
· The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed in the Rajya Sabha in December 2022.
· This Bill seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, specifically concerning its application to the state of Karnataka.
· The amendment involves the inclusion of certain communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka, thereby extending the benefits available to Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution.
Information Booster:
Scheduled Tribes Order Amendment:
· The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, is periodically amended to include or exclude communities from the list of Scheduled Tribes.
· This ensures that the benefits meant for Scheduled Tribes reach the appropriate communities, especially as social and economic conditions evolve.