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The administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram operates under which specific Article?

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

Answer options

  1. Article 243M
  2. Article 244(1)
  3. Article 244(2)
  4. Article 371A

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 244(2)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Article 244(2) šŸ“š Explanation: Article 244(2) of the Constitution explicitly states that the provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply exclusively to the administration of the highly sensitive tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. These areas are governed through autonomous district and regional councils.