Question

    Which of the following States have not been declared as

    Schedule Areas under the Fifth Schedule under Article 244?
    A Assam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Meghalaya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tripura Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mizoram Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Arunachal Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Fifth Schedule under Article 244 (1) of Constitution defines “Scheduled Areas” as such areas as the President may by Order declare to be Scheduled Areas after consultation with the Governor of the state. The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 (2) of the Constitution relates to those areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram which are declared as “Tribal Areas” and provides for district councils and/or regional councils for such areas.

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