The tribal areas in which of the following states have been constituted as autonomous districts?
1. Assam
2. Meghalaya
3. Tripura
4. Manipur
Select the correct option:
A. Only 1 & 2
B. Only 2 & 3
C. Only 1, 2 & 3
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
As per the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, tribal areas in certain northeastern states have been constituted as autonomous districts to provide self-governance to the indigenous communities.The states where autonomous districts have been formed include:
1. Assam: Includes districts like the Bodoland Territorial Region, Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao.
2. Meghalaya: Has autonomous districts for major tribes such as Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Garo Hills.
3. Tripura: The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) administers tribal regions in the state.
4. Manipur: The state has six autonomous district councils to govern the tribal areas.
Since all four states have autonomous districts, the correct answer is Option D: 1, 2, 3 & 4.
constitutional body with a degree of self-governance, established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, to administer tribal areas in states like Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram