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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Union Cabinet has approved the amendment to which article to strengthen northeast autonomous councils?
A
Article 282
B
Article 284
C
Article 281
D
Article 280
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are six (6) Statutory Autonomous Councils namely, Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council. Mising Autonomous Council. Tiwa Autonomous Council.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sixth Schedule has provision for the creation of Autonomous District Councils, and Regional Councils endowed with certain legislative, executive, judicial and financial powers. However, the administrative powers and functions of these District Council and Regional Council differ from State to State.

Detailed explanation-3: -Presently, 10 Autonomous Councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura are formed by virtue of the Sixth Schedule with the rest being formed as a result of other legislation.

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