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  1. Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions to some of the States of India made by the Constitution: (i) Article 371C provides for the special provisions for the State of Assam. Under this Article, the President of India is empowered to provide for the creation of committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from Tribal Areas of the State and such other members as he/she may specify. (ii) Article 371C was added by the 22nd Amendment Act of 1969. (iii) Article 371D deals with special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh and Article 371E deals with the establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh. (iv) 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which was made in 1973, inserted Articles 371D and 371E into the Constitution of India. Select the incorrect statement/statements using the codes given below.Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023
  2. Who among the following is given discretionary powers under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India to set up a Tribes Advisory Council in a State which has Scheduled Tribes but not Scheduled Areas?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023
  3. Which one of the following regarding the tenure of the elected members of the Autonomous District Council is correct?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  4. As per Article 371G of the Constitution of India, special provisions have been made with respect to the state of Mizoram. Accordingly, no Act of Parliament shall apply on certain matters unless the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram so decides by a resolution. Which one of the following matters is not covered under this Article ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024
  5. The criteria for declaration of Scheduled areas include: 1. Preponderance of tribal population 2. Compactness and reasonable size of the area 3. Economic backwardness of the area as compared to neighbouring areas Select the correct answer code:Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024
  6. With respect to District Councils in Autonomous tribal areas, consider the following statements: A. They have executive power. B. They have no judicial power. C. They have no legislative power. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2015
  7. Who, as per the provisions of the Constitution, declares an area as a Scheduled Area ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2020
  8. With reference to the Scheduled Areas in India, consider the following statements: 1. A State having Scheduled Areas may make regulations for the peace and good government of the Scheduled Areas. 2. Such regulations may prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by or among members of the Scheduled Tribes. 3. The Governor of the concerned State is empowered to make such regulations only after consulting the Tribal Advisory Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010
  9. If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?Asked in UPSC IAS 2022
  10. With reference to Scheduled Areas in India, consider the following statements: 1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President. 2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block. 3. The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States. How many of the above statements are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2023
  11. Who has the power to declare an area as a scheduled area?Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2022
  12. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India provides for administration of tribal areas of certain States. Which of the following groups of States is correct?Asked in ARO GS 252022 74 2024
  13. संͪविधानि की छठी अनिुसूची के प्राविधानि Ǔनिम्नि में से ͩकस राज्य में लिागू निहीं होंगे ?Asked in Assistant Prosecuting Officer (APO) Exam 2021
  14. In India power to declare any area as 'scheduled area' belongs toAsked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2008
  15. Consider the following statements in relation to the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 : a. It is applicable to 10 States of India including Rajasthan. b. One of the objectives of the Act is to safeguard and preserve the traditions and customs of tribal communities. c. The State Legislatures shall endeavour to follow the pattern of the 6th Schedule of the Constitution while designing the administrative arrangements in Panchayats at district level in the scheduled areas. d. Gram Sabha is not empowered to approve the plans, programmes and projects for social and economic development. Which of the statements given above are correct?Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr.II Comp. Exam 2016 2 2016
  16. The sixth schedule of the Constitution of India does not provide for the administration of the Tribal Areas inAsked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2019
  17. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution pertains to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?Asked in mineral dev officier 2025
  18. With regard to the Autonomous Councils of Assam, consider the following : Assertion (A): Autonomous Councils are self-governing tribal administrative bodies with legislative, executive and judicial powers under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Reason (R): The Governor of Assam is authorized to take over the functioning of Autonomous Councils, if holding of election is found to be impractical. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above?Asked in GS and General English JE Civil PWD 05 2025
  19. The Article 244(1) says that provisions of the Fifth Schedule shall not be applicable to which of the following States?Asked in JE(Civil) RWD 2021 22 2021
  20. The provisions of Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution are applicable to which State ?Asked in UPPSC ACF RFO gs 2 2021
  21. Consider the following statements : Article 340 of the Constitution deals with the appointment of Commission for Backward Classes. Article 341 of the Constitution deals with Scheduled Tribes. Article 342 of the Constitution is related to Scheduled Castes. Article 342A has been added through 102nd Constitutional amendment. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2023
  22. Which one of the following States does not find a mention in Article 371 of the Constitution of India?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2018
  23. The constitutional authority, vested with the power of declaring castes and tribes as the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, is theAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2016
  24. Which of the following is not a generally accepted parameter for granting special status to a state in India?Asked in mppsc 2025 2025
  25. Which of the following are correctly matched with the special provisions of the States ? (A) Nagaland Article 371-A (B) Andhra Pradesh Article 371-D (C) Sikkim Article 371-F (D) Manipur Article 371-C Select your answer from the code given below :Asked in Assistant Conservator of Forest 2025