Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?
A. It protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to the communities through creation of autonomous development councils that can frame laws on land, public health, agriculture and others.
B. As of now, 10 autonomous councils exist in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha that “presently, there is no proposal to implement Panchayat system in Sixth Schedule areas of Assam”. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to the communities through creation of autonomous development councils that can frame laws on land, public health, agriculture and others. As of now, 10 autonomous councils exist in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
