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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

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

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

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?