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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 7: Federalism & Local Government›Scheduled Areas and Special Provisions
Mastering Fifth/Sixth Schedules and Article 371 for exams
The Constitution provides special administrative frameworks under the Fifth and Sixth Schedules, along with Article 371 provisions, to protect the cultural and economic interests of tribal and backward regions.
Memory Hooks
| Provision | Coverage | Key Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Schedule | Scheduled Areas in 10 states | Governor & TAC |
| Sixth Schedule | Tribal areas of AMTM | Autonomous District Councils |
| Article 371A | Nagaland special provisions | Governor's special responsibility |
Fifth Schedule
(General States Tribal Areas)
General States Tribal Areas
President declares Scheduled Areas.
Sixth Schedule
(North-East Autonomous Districts)
North-East Autonomous Districts
ADCs make laws on land and forests.
Article 371A
(Nagaland Religious Protection)
Nagaland Religious Protection
Parliament acts cannot override Naga customary laws.
Article 371
(Special States Provisions)
Special States Provisions
Covers states from Maharashtra to Mizoram.
Manipur is in Sixth ScheduleManipur is NOT in Sixth Schedule
Only Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram are in the Sixth Schedule.
Parliament declares Scheduled AreasPresident declares Scheduled Areas
The power to declare or alter Scheduled Areas rests solely with the President.
Article 371 applies to all statesArticle 371 applies to specific states
It contains special provisions for states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, etc.
Q1.Which of the following states is included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?
Q2.Who has the constitutional power to declare an area as a 'Scheduled Area'?