Indian Constitution

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Recently, Ladakh witnessed massive protests and violence over demands for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule.

Statement 1 is correct: The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the creation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) in tribal areas of certain northeastern states.
These councils are empowered with:

• Legislative powers: They can make laws on land, forest management, agriculture, village administration, and more.
• Judicial powers: They can establish village courts to try cases involving tribal communities.
• Financial powers: They can levy and collect taxes, fees, and tolls within their jurisdiction.

This framework is designed to protect tribal identity, culture, and governance, ensuring self-rule and minimal external interference.
Statement 2 is correct:The Sixth Schedule applies exclusively to the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, where Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) function with legislative and administrative powers to govern tribal areas. In contrast, tribal regions in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh fall under the Fifth Schedule, which provides comparatively lesser autonomy.