With reference to the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), consider the following statements: 1. They have authority over all forest areas including reserved forests. 2. The Governor of a state with Sixth Schedule areas has the power to divide an autonomous district into multiple autonomous regions. 3. All members of ADCs are directly elected by the people. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), consider the following statements:
1.They have authority over all forest areas including reserved forests.
2.The Governor of a state with Sixth Schedule areas has the power to divide an autonomous district into multiple autonomous regions.
3.All members of ADCs are directly elected by the people.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are special administrative bodies established under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to provide self-governance to tribal areas in certain northeastern states. ADCs have management powers over forests not being reserved forest. Reserved forests remain under the control of the state government. Not all members are directly elected; some are nominated by the Governor.

Statement 2 is correct. The Governor of a state with Sixth Schedule areas have the power to divide an autonomous district into multiple autonomous regions.

Source: The Hindu

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