Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding the administration of Scheduled and Tribal Areas in the Indian Constitution: 1. Article 244, which provides for a special system of administration for these areas, is located in Part X of the Constitution. 2. The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. 3. The Sixth Schedule applies to the administration and control of scheduled areas in all states of India. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Q2.With reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following states: 1. Assam 2. Manipur 3. Meghalaya 4. Mizoram 5. Tripura How many of the states listed above have tribal areas administered under the Sixth Schedule?

Q3.Consider the following pairs: 1. Fifth Schedule : Administration of tribal areas in Assam 2. Sixth Schedule : Administration of scheduled areas in all states except four 3. Article 244 : Special system of administration for scheduled and tribal areas How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q4.Statement I: The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution pertains to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Statement II: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution pertains to the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Q5.With reference to the constitutional provisions for Scheduled and Tribal Areas, consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution envisages a special, rather than uniform, system of administration for areas designated as scheduled and tribal. 2. The administration of tribal areas in the state of Mizoram is governed by the provisions of the Fifth Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6.Consider the following statements regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas: 1. The President can declare an area to be a scheduled area or alter its boundaries without consulting any state authority. 2. The executive power of the Centre extends to giving directions to the states regarding the administration of such areas. 3. The Governor of a state with scheduled areas must submit a report to the President regarding their administration annually or when required. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7.Consider the following statements regarding the Tribes Advisory Council (TAC) in a state having scheduled areas: 1. It must consist of exactly 20 members. 2. Three-fourths of its members must be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly. 3. A similar council can be established in a state without scheduled areas only by an act of the state legislature. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q8.With reference to the administration of Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule, which of the following statements is/are NOT correct? 1. The whole of the normal administrative machinery of a state is extended to the scheduled areas. 2. The Governor has a special responsibility regarding the administration of scheduled areas within the state. 3. A Tribes Advisory Council must be established in every state that has Scheduled Tribes.

Q9.Statement I: The President of India is empowered to declare an area as a scheduled area and can also alter its boundaries after its designation. Statement II: Any such declaration or alteration of a scheduled area by the President requires consultation with the governor of the state concerned.

Q10.Consider the following pairs related to the administration of Scheduled Areas: 1. Power to declare a Scheduled Area : Governor of the State 2. Submission of annual report on administration : President of India 3. Direction on administration of Scheduled Areas : Central Government How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q11.Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Governor of a state is empowered to make regulations that can repeal or amend any Act of Parliament as it applies to a scheduled area within that state. Statement II: All regulations made by the Governor for the peace and good government of a scheduled area require the assent of the President to become effective. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q12.Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework for Scheduled Areas: 1. The Governor must consult the Tribes Advisory Council before making any regulations for the peace and good government of a scheduled area. 2. A regulation made by the Governor for a scheduled area automatically comes into force upon its publication in the official gazette. 3. The President is required to appoint a commission on the administration of scheduled areas compulsorily after ten years from the Constitution's commencement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q13.Consider the following pairs: 1. Article 244A : Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas 2. U.N. Dhebar Commission : Appointed in 2002 3. Dilip Singh Bhuria Commission : Submitted its report in 2004 How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q14.With respect to the administration of Scheduled Areas, how many of the following powers or duties are vested in the Governor of a State? 1. To give assent to regulations made for a scheduled area. 2. To appoint a commission to report on the administration of scheduled areas. 3. To direct that an act of Parliament shall apply with specified modifications. 4. To regulate the business of money-lending in relation to the scheduled tribes through regulations.

Q15.With reference to the Governor's power to make regulations for a scheduled area, consider the following statements: 1. Such regulations can prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by or among members of the scheduled tribes. 2. Such regulations can regulate the allotment of land to members of the scheduled tribes. 3. The Governor is required to make such regulations for every scheduled area within five years of its notification. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Q16.Consider the following statements regarding the District Councils under the Sixth Schedule: 1. Each autonomous district has a district council consisting of 30 members, all of whom are elected on the basis of adult franchise. 2. The elected members of the district council hold office for a term of five years, while nominated members hold office during the pleasure of the governor. 3. The governor can divide an autonomous district into several autonomous regions if there are different tribes residing within it. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Q17.Statement I: The district and regional councils in Sixth Schedule areas can make laws on matters like land, forests, and social customs, but these laws require the assent of the governor. Statement II: The autonomous districts constituted under the Sixth Schedule fall completely outside the executive authority of the concerned state.

Q18.Consider the following pairs: 1. The Karbi Anglong District : Assam 2. The Garo Hills District : Mizoram 3. The Chakma District : Tripura 4. Jaintia Hills District : Meghalaya How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q19.With reference to the administration of tribal areas under the Sixth Schedule, consider the following statements: 1. Regulations made by a district council for the control of money lending by non-tribals require the assent of the governor. 2. Acts of Parliament automatically apply to autonomous districts without any modifications. 3. The governor can dissolve a district council based on the recommendation of a commission appointed to examine its administration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q20.Under the Sixth Schedule, the district and regional councils are empowered to perform which of the following functions? 1. Establishing and managing primary schools and dispensaries. 2. Constituting village courts for the trial of suits and cases between tribes. 3. Assessing and collecting land revenue. 4. Hearing appeals from the High Court on specified matters. How many of the above functions are correct?

Q21.Consider the following pairs: Act : Key Provision 1. Sixth Schedule... (Amendment) Act, 2003 : Creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council. 2. Fifth Schedule... (Amendment) Act, 1976 : Renaming of the Lushai Hills District as the Mizo District. 3. Sixth Schedule... (Amendment) Act, 1995 : Granting of legislative powers to the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council. 4. Lushai Hills District (Change of Name) Act, 1954 : Empowering the President to increase the area of any Scheduled Area. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q22.With reference to the power of direction regarding the application of Acts of Parliament or state legislature to tribal areas, consider the following statements: 1. In the case of Assam, the power of direction lies with the President for Acts of Parliament and with the Governor for acts of the state legislature. 2. In the case of Meghalaya and Tripura, the power of direction lies with the President in respect of Acts of Parliament. 3. The Fifth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1976, empowered the President to increase the area of any Scheduled Area in a State only after consultation with the Governor of that state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q23.Consider the following statements regarding amendments related to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution: 1. The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1988, introduced provisions for setting time limits on the sharing of royalties with District Councils in Tripura and Mizoram. 2. The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1995, made it mandatory for the Governor to consult the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council in the exercise of discretionary powers. 3. The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Act, 1971, was enacted to create the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Q24.According to the provided text (valid as of 2019), how many of the states listed below have 'Scheduled Areas' under the Fifth Schedule? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Assam 3. Mizoram 4. Rajasthan 5. Himachal Pradesh

Q25.Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Fifth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1976, grants the President of India the authority to increase the geographical area of any Scheduled Area within a State. Statement II: The exercise of this authority by the President is an absolute power and does not require consultation with any state-level authority. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q26.Considering the recent demand by Bihar for Special Category Status (SCS) and the constitutional provisions for Scheduled Areas, analyze the following statements: 1. Both Special Category Status and the provisions for Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule are explicitly provided for in the Constitution of India as mechanisms to address backwardness. 2. While the Fifth Schedule focuses on the administration and welfare of tribal populations in specific designated areas, SCS addresses the overall economic and infrastructural backwardness of an entire state. 3. The presence of a sizeable tribal population is a key criterion for both the designation of a Scheduled Area and the potential granting of Special Category Status. 4. The Governor's special responsibility to submit an annual report to the President is a central feature for the administration of both states with SCS and states with Scheduled Areas. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q27.Consider the following statements regarding constitutional safeguards for tribal populations in India: 1. The power of the Governor in a Scheduled Area to make regulations that can amend an Act of Parliament is analogous in purpose to the power of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly under Article 371A, as both aim to protect local customs and land rights. 2. A key procedural difference is that regulations made by the Governor for a Scheduled Area require the President's assent, whereas a decision by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly under Article 371A is effective without requiring such assent. 3. The constitutional provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas (Article 244) and the special provisions for states like Nagaland (Article 371A) are both contained in Part XXI of the Constitution, titled “Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions”. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q28.Considering the ongoing demands for Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, evaluate the following statements based on historical precedents and constitutional provisions: 1. The creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) through the Sixth Schedule (Amendment) Act, 2003, established a precedent for creating a large, empowered autonomous council via constitutional amendment, a path similar to what is being demanded for Ladakh. 2. The regulations for Ladakh issued under Article 240 provide a level of legislative autonomy over land and forests comparable to the powers granted to the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council by the 1995 amendment. 3. The extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh, a Union Territory, is constitutionally straightforward as the schedule has been previously amended to include provisions for the Union Territory of Mizoram through the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Act, 1971. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q29.In the context of Ladakh's demand for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, consider the following statements: 1. The demand is primarily driven by Ladakh's demographic profile, with over 97% of its population being tribal, aligning with the intended beneficiaries of the Sixth Schedule. 2. Inclusion would establish Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) with legislative powers, aiming to rectify the 'representation deficit' that arose after Ladakh lost its assembly representation under the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. 3. The existing Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) are considered constitutionally weaker than the ADCs that would be formed under the Sixth Schedule, lacking similar powers to protect land and resources. 4. The demand for a dedicated Public Service Commission (PSC) for Ladakh is a power that would be directly granted to the Autonomous District Councils upon their formation under the Sixth Schedule. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q30.With reference to the constitutional and administrative framework governing tribal areas, which of the following statements regarding the potential inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule is NOT correct?

Q31.Match the constitutional provisions/acts in List I with their correct relevance to the ongoing demands in Ladakh as described in List II. List I (Provision/Act) 1. Article 244(2) 2. Fifth Schedule 3. Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 4. Abrogation of Article 370 List II (Relevance to Ladakh) a. Led to the creation of a Union Territory without a legislature, causing a 'representation deficit'. b. The constitutional basis for the Sixth Schedule, which provides for administration through Autonomous District Councils. c. Removed historical special protections for land and employment, increasing the urgency for new constitutional safeguards. d. A constitutional framework for scheduled areas in various states, but is distinct from the Sixth Schedule framework being demanded by Ladakhi leaders. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q32.With reference to the ongoing demands for constitutional safeguards in Ladakh, consider the following statements: 1. The demand for Sixth Schedule status stems from its provision for Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) with legislative powers, a feature largely absent in the administrative framework of the Fifth Schedule. 2. Ladakh's demographic profile, with over 97% of its population belonging to tribal communities, aligns with the core purpose of the Sixth Schedule, which is designed for the administration of predominantly tribal areas. 3. The creation of Ladakh as a Union Territory without a legislature under the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, is a key driver for the demand, as the existing Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) are perceived as lacking sufficient legislative authority. 4. Extending the Sixth Schedule, currently applicable only to four northeastern states as per Article 244(2), to the Union Territory of Ladakh would necessitate a constitutional amendment. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q33.Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional and administrative situation in Ladakh following the enactment of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019: 1. The Act established Ladakh as a Union Territory with its own legislature, but local leaders argue its powers are insufficient to protect tribal identity. 2. The demand for a dedicated Public Service Commission (PSC) is directly linked to addressing high graduate unemployment and ensuring domicile-based recruitment for Ladakhis. 3. If Ladakh were to be included in the Sixth Schedule, the Governor would be empowered to create Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) with the authority to legislate on local matters such as land use and cultural customs. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Q34.In the context of Ladakh's demand for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, consider the following statements: 1. The Sixth Schedule, under Article 244(2), is sought to empower local communities to legislate on the protection of Ladakh's fragile 'cold desert' ecosystem through Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). 2. The existing Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) possess constitutional powers equivalent to the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) under the Sixth Schedule. 3. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is synonymous with the demand for full statehood, as inclusion in the schedule automatically confers statehood on a territory. 4. The constitutional framework that Ladakh seeks to be included in is currently applied to tribal areas in states governed by the Fifth Schedule. How many of the above statements are correct?