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Correct Answer: Option (C) — To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe creation of 'Autonomous Regions' and Autonomous District Councils is a feature of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution (applicable to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram), not the PESA Act of 1996 (which applies to Fifth Schedule areas). PESA focuses on participatory self-governance through Gram Sabhas, recognizing customary laws and protecting tribals from exploitation.
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