Correct option is B
Article 244 (1) of the Indian Constitution makes special provision for the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. This article provides for the governance of these areas through distinct legal and administrative frameworks due to the unique cultural and social conditions of the indigenous communities residing there. The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas, while the Sixth Schedule applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
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1.
Article 244 (1) specifically refers to the
Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, dealing with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
2. The
Scheduled Areas are regions identified for special governance provisions to protect the rights, culture, and welfare of tribal communities.
3. The
Governor of the respective state has the authority to administer these areas, with significant powers to modify laws and regulations to suit local tribal needs.
4. The
Tribal Advisory Councils (TACs) are established in these areas to ensure that the voice of the local tribal population is represented in governance.
5. The
Fifth Schedule mandates that the laws applicable in the rest of the country may not automatically apply to Scheduled Areas unless specifically extended to them by the Governor.
6. The
Sixth Schedule focuses on the administration of tribal areas through autonomous district councils in the northeastern states, ensuring greater self-governance for these areas.