Q1. What power does the Governor have regarding the laws applicable to Scheduled Areas?
- Can veto state laws
- Can direct that a law doesn’t apply or applies with modifications
- Can make laws independently
- Can only suggest changes to Parliament
Correct Option: 2. Can direct that a law doesn’t apply or applies with modifications.
Explanation: The Governor can modify or exclude laws of Parliament or the state legislature in their application to Scheduled Areas.
Q2. Under the Sixth Schedule, who has the final assent on laws made by District or Regional Councils?
- President
- Prime Minister
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Governor
Correct Option: 4. Governor.
Explanation: Laws made by District or Regional Councils require the Governor’s assent to come into effect.
Q3. Which Schedule allows District Councils to assess and collect land revenue and taxes?
- Fifth Schedule
- Sixth Schedule
- Seventh Schedule
- Ninth Schedule
Correct Option: 2. Sixth Schedule.
Explanation: District and Regional Councils under the Sixth Schedule have powers to assess and collect land revenue and impose certain taxes.
Q4. Which Article provides for Union Government control over the administration and welfare of Scheduled Tribes?
- Article 243
- Article 244A
- Article 339
- Article 330
Correct Option: 3. Article 339.
Explanation: Article 339 empowers the Union Government to exercise control over the administration of Scheduled Areas and ensure tribal welfare.
Q5. Which of the following districts are NOT included under Assam’s tribal areas?
- North Cachar Hills
- Karbi Anglong
- Bodoland Territorial Areas
- Garo Hills
Correct Option: 4. Garo Hills.
Explanation: Garo Hills is a tribal area in Meghalaya, not Assam. Assam includes North Cachar Hills, Karbi Anglong, and Bodoland Territorial Areas.