Question
The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
(b) determine the boundaries between States
(c) determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
(d) protect the interests of all the border States
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India are made to protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution pertains to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in certain states. It provides for the establishment of Tribal Advisory Councils and other safeguards to protect the rights and interests of Scheduled Tribes living in these areas.
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution relates to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It provides for the formation of autonomous districts and regional councils to protect the cultural, social, and economic interests of the tribal communities residing in these areas.