Scheduled and Tribal Areas hold significant importance in India’s governance and cultural landscape. This article presents a series of GK MCQs focusing on these unique regions, complete with answers and detailed explanations.
These questions aim to enhance your understanding of the constitutional provisions, rights, and challenges faced by Scheduled and Tribal Areas in India. Whether you are preparing for competitive exams or simply interested in learning more about the diverse demographics of the country, this collection will serve as a valuable resource to deepen your knowledge on this vital subject.
1. Which of the following states is not included in the sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution?
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Manipur
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Answer: Manipur
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh. Manipur is not included in the Sixth Schedule.
2. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of:
- Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Nagaland
- Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
- Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland
- Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland
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Answer: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
3. With reference to the Scheduled areas, who among the following is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area?
- President of India
- Governor of the state
- Parliament of India
- Legislature of the State
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Answer: Governor of the state
In scheduled areas, the governor is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
4. The power to declare an area as “Scheduled Area” lies with:
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Legislative Assembly of a state
- Parliament
- President
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Answer: President
The power to declare an area as a “Scheduled Area” lies with the President of India.
5. Which article of the Constitution envisages a special system of administration for certain areas designated as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas’?
- Article 243
- Article 244
- Article 245
- Article 246
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Answer: Article 244
Article 244 in Part X of the Constitution of India envisages a special system of administration for certain areas which are designated as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas’.
6. Which schedule of the constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?
- Third Schedule .
- Fourth Schedule
- Fifth Schedule
- Sixth Schedule
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Answer: Fifth Schedule
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
7. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?
- Sixth Schedule
- Seventh Schedule
- Eighth Schedule
- Ninth Schedule
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Answer: Sixth Schedule
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram in India.
8. Who is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area?
- President
- Parliament
- Governor
- State Legislature
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Answer: President
The President of India is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. The President can also increase or decrease its area, alter its boundary lines, revoke such designation, or make fresh orders for such re-designation on an area in consultation with the governor of the state concerned.
9. Who submits a report to the president regarding the administration of scheduled areas?
- State Legislature
- Panchayat
- Governor
- Chief Minister
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Answer: Governor
The governor has a special responsibility regarding scheduled areas. He has to submit a report to the president regarding the administration of scheduled areas, annually or whenever so required by the president.
10. How many members does the tribes advisory council consist of, to advise on the welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes?
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 25
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Answer: 20
The tribes advisory council advises on the welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes. The tribes advisory council consists of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
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