2015 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question
Q59.
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

Explanation

Fifth Schedule: Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes (areas and tribes needing special protection due to disadvantageous conditions). Sixth Schedule: Provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram.