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Under Article 244(2) of the Constitution of India, the provisions of the Sixth Schedule apply to the administration of tribal areas in which of the fo
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Under Article 244(2) of the Constitution of India, the provisions of the Sixth Schedule apply to the administration of tribal areas in which of the following sets of States?

A.

Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Assam

B.

Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh

C.

Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

D.

Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
Explanation:
• Sixth Schedule provisions apply to specified tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
• Provides for Autonomous District Councils with legislative, executive and judicial powers.
• Intended to preserve tribal customs, land rights and local governance.
• Article 244(2) empowers application of Sixth Schedule in these states.
• Offers a high degree of local autonomy in the Northeast.
Information Booster:
• Sixth Schedule Councils can make laws on land, forest management and customs in their areas.

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