Unique Academic Board Solutions for Chapter: The Scheduled and Tribal Areas (Part X), Exercise 1: Self-Evaluation Test

Which of the following is/are NOT the objectives of the Provisions of the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996?

The criteria for declaring any area as a "Scheduled Area" under the Fifth Schedule are

1. Preponderance of tribal population

2. Compactness and reasonable size of the area

3. Economic backwardness of the area as compared to neighbouring areas

4. Distinct language and culture

Select the correct code?

Consider the following statements about the Tribal Advisory Council.

1. Article 244 of the constitution provides for the establishment of Tribal Advisory Council in tribal areas to advice on welfare and advancement of tribal people.

2. This Council should consist of not more than twenty members.

3. Not less than two-third members of council shall be the representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Considerthefollowingstatementsaboutthe District Council formed under the Sixth Schedule:

1. District Council in an autonomous district consists of 30 members with the exception of Bodoland Territorial Council having 46members.

2. All the members of the District council are elected on the basis of adult franchise.

3. The district councils have power to make laws on all the matters for their territorial jurisdiction subject to the approval of governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution contains special provisions regarding the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur to preserve their cultural identity and customs.

2. The district councils and regional councils under the Sixth Schedule have powers to make laws on certain matters of local importance but all such laws require the assent of the governor.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Consider the following.

1. The administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas is mentioned in Part X of the Constitution.

2. Both the areas under 5th and 6th schedules have a dominance of the tribal people.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following states.

1. Assam,

2. Meghalaya,

3. Tripura

4. Mizoram

Sixth Schedule to the Constitution is concerned with which of the above states?