Q74
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
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.