The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are related to (a) the promotion of the interests of linguistic minorities in every Indian state. (b) the protection the interests of Scheduled Tribes. (c) oaths and affirmations meant for a few important office-holders (d) protect the interests of the people living in those Indian states that share border with other countries.
- A. the promotion of the interests of linguistic minorities in every Indian state.
- B. the protection the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
- C. oaths and affirmations meant for a few important office-holders
- D. protect the interests of the people living in those Indian states that share border with other countries.
Answer: B
Explanation
The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any state except Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The Sixth Schedule deals with the administration of tribal areas in these four specific North-Eastern states. Both schedules are primarily designed to protect the interests, culture, and land rights of Scheduled Tribes and ensure their socio-economic development. Option (a) relates to linguistic minorities, which are covered under different constitutional provisions. Option (c) refers to the Third Schedule, and option (d) is not directly addressed by these schedules. Thus, the core purpose of both schedules is the protection of Scheduled Tribes.