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The administration and control of Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram are dealt with in which Schedule?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sixth Schedule
  2. Fourth Schedule
  3. Ninth Schedule
  4. Fifth Schedule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Fifth Schedule

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Fifth Schedule šŸ“š Explanation: The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains special administrative and control provisions for Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any state except the four northeastern states. The President holds the power to declare an area as a Scheduled Area. The Sixth Schedule specifically deals with the administration of tribal areas exclusively in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.