What changes were made by the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act?
The Fifth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1976 made the following changes:

1. Insertion of sub-paragraph (d) in Part C which allows the President, in consultation with the Governor of the State concerned, to rescind any order under paragraph 3 and make fresh orders redefining the areas which are to be Scheduled Areas.
2. Amendment of paragraph 7 of Part D by adding sub-paragraph (1) stating that Parliament may amend the Fifth Schedule by way of addition, variation or repeal and any reference to this Schedule in the Constitution shall be construed as a reference to such Schedule as so amended. However, such an amendment will not be considered an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.