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Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Constitutional arrangements under Articles 244 and 244A deal with areas inhabited by socially and economically vulnerable tribal groups, providing special administrative and governance structures. Part X includes provisions for Fifth Schedule areas (mainland tribal regions) and Sixth Schedule areas (autonomous districts in northeastern states). These frameworks protect tribal culture, land rights, and customary practices. District or regional councils have legislative, executive, and judicial powers to preserve indigenous institutions. State governors hold discretionary authority to regulate governance, ensuring minimal exploitation. Balances between autonomy and integration remain contentious, with calls for more robust tribal self-governance and development measures.

Practice Questions

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?