Prelims Test Morning Batch 28 July 2026

Q1. With reference to the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor may direct that an Act of Parliament or the State Legislature shall not apply to a Scheduled Area or shall apply with specified modifications.

2.Regulations made by the Governor for Scheduled Areas require the assent of the President before taking effect.

3.The Governor is required to consult the Tribes Advisory Council before making such regulations where such a Council exists.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following States: 

1.Assam

2. Meghalaya

3.Nagaland

4.Mizoram

5.Tripura

Which of the above are governed by the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?

Q3. With reference to the Tribes Advisory Council (TAC), consider the following statements:

1. It is mandatory in every State having Scheduled Areas.

2. As nearly as possible, three-fourths of its members shall be representatives of Scheduled Tribes in the State Legislative Assembly.

3.It advises the Governor on matters concerning the welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. With reference to Scheduled Areas, consider the following statements: 

1.The President has the power to declare any area as a Scheduled Area.

2. The President may increase or decrease the area of any Scheduled Area.

3. The Governor has the power to alter the boundaries of Scheduled Areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Which of the following powers are enjoyed by Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule?

1.Making laws on land and forests other than reserved forests.

2.Levying and collecting specified taxes.

3.Establishing village courts.

4.Amending the Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Q6. Consider the following statements:

1. The executive power of a State extends to the Scheduled Areas within that State.

2The Governor submits an annual report on the administration of Scheduled Areas to the President.

3The Union Government may issue directions to a State regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q7. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of the Sixth Schedule?

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Fifth and Sixth Schedules: 

1. Both aim to protect the interests of tribal communities.

2.Both provide for Autonomous District Councils.

3.The Sixth Schedule grants greater autonomy than the Fifth Schedule.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

Q10. With reference to the Fifth and Sixth Schedules, consider the following statements:

1.The Fifth Schedule applies to Scheduled Areas in all States except Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

2.Autonomous District Councils derive their constitutional status from the Sixth Schedule.

3.The Governor has special responsibilities under both the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.

Which of the statements given above are correct?