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

1. Insertion of paragraph (d): This allowed the President to rescind any order or orders under paragraph (c) and make fresh orders redefining the areas which are to be Scheduled Areas, in consultation with the Governor of the State concerned.
2. Amendment of the Schedule: The Act allowed Parliament to amend the provisions of the Fifth Schedule (Scheduled Areas) by way of addition, variation or repeal through law, and when the Schedule is so amended, any reference to this Schedule in the Constitution shall be construed as a reference to such Schedule as so amended. However, such laws were not considered as an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.