GK Question

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The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions for administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in States other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Fifth Schedule: Administration of scheduled areas/tribes in States except Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram (covered by Sixth Schedule). Provides for: (a) Tribal Advisory Councils, (b) Governor's special powers, (c) Restrictions on land transfer, (d) Customary law protection. PESA Act, 1996 extends Panchayati Raj to Fifth Schedule areas with tribal self-governance modifications.

Topic Regional Provisions - Fifth Schedule
Exam Relevance Tribal administration provision frequently asked in UPSC and State PSC exams
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