UPSC 2015Polity · Salient Features of the Constitution
Q1. The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to:
Explanation
The fifth and the sixth schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the provisions related to the protection of the interests of the Scheduled Tribes. Fifth Schedule: Deals with the provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except 4 states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura & Mizoram. The Constitution defines Scheduled Areas as the areas defined so by the Presidential notification and are mentioned in the 5th schedule of the Constitution. Sixth Schedule: The 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It provides for the organisation of autonomous district and regional councils to safeguard the rights and interests of indigenous tribal communities, with powers over local governance, land, and customary laws.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2015
(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
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