The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution, among other things, contains provisions as to the administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram under Articles 244(2) and 275(1). These four states are the ones specified under the Sixth Schedule for the administration of tribal areas through Autonomous District Councils and Autonomous Regional Councils. Sikkim is not one of these states.
Which among the following States does not come under Second Schedule of Indian Constitution ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Schedules (Sixth Schedule: Administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram)
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