88. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to [2015-I]

a) Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

b) Determine the boundaries between States

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

c) Determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

d) Protect the interests of all the border States

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A
a) Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

Ans: a

The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in these areas. The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India contains provisions concerning the administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

55. Consider the following statements with respect to Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas act(PESA),1996

1. Part IX of the Indian constitution is not applicable to Fifth schedule Areas. Hence Parliament extended these provisions (PESA Act) to the Fifth schedule areas.

2. There are in total 10 states under the Fifth Schedule .

Select the correct option/s

Q.  Despite being already covered under the fifth schedule of the Indian Constitution, several groups in Arunachal Pradesh are protesting for inclusion under the sixth schedule. In this context, examine the similarities and differences in the provisions mentioned above.

Q. Provisions of the Constitution relating to the administration of scheduled areas and tribes in Schedule V ____________________.

Consider the following statements about the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)

Which of the above statements is/are correct

2 Only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 Only

Q. The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India relates to

Join BYJU'S Learning Program