Which one of the following Schedules to the Constitution of India provides for setting up of Autonomous District Councils?

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  1. Third Schedule
  2. Fourth Schedule
  3. Fifth Schedule
  4. Sixth Schedule

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Option 4 : Sixth Schedule
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Sixth schedule under the Indian Constitution provides for 10 Autonomous District Councils in 4 states.

  • The states are Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.
  • Article 244 deals with the administration of tribal areas in states under the sixth schedule.
  • The Fifth Schedule is concerned with Scheduled Areas as declared by the President - Article 244(1)
  • The Fourth Schedule is concerned with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Third Schedule is concerned with the Oath and Affirmations for Union and State Ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, etc.
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