The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

1. protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
2. determine the boundaries between States
3. determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
4. protect the interests of all the border States

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The Constitution of India provides special provisions under the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
• The provisions of the Fifth Schedule shall apply to the administration and control of the Scheduled Areas and Tribes in any State other than the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
• The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution includes provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram in northeast India. It establishes autonomous councils that have legislative, judicial, executive and financial powers to independently govern these areas.

  

Answer: (a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes; Difficulty Level: Easy