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UPSC 2008: Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States?
(a)Third
(b)Fifth
(c)Seventh
(d)Ninth
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The Fifth Schedule (Articles 244 & 339) contains the special administrative provisions for Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in states other than the north-east; the Third, Seventh and Ninth Schedules deal with different matters. ([houseofupsc.com](https://houseofupsc.com/upsc-prelims-2025-pyq-fifth-schedule-scheduled-areas/?utm_source=openai))
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