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UPSC 2015: The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
(a)protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
(b)determine the boundaries between States
(c)determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
(d)protect the interests of all the border States
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
Articles 244 and 244-A place Scheduled and Tribal Areas under the special governance frameworks of the Fifth and Sixth Schedules to safeguard the land, culture and self-governance of Scheduled Tribes; the schedules are unconnected with state boundaries, Panchayats, or border-state interests. ([jagranjosh.com](https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/upsc-civil-services-ias-prelims-2015-upsc-released-answer-key-1463479853-1))
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