How are Scheduled Areas defined under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Scheduled Areas are defined under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution as areas within a State that have been designated by the President for special treatment and protection with respect to the administration and control of Scheduled Tribes living there. This means that these areas have unique provisions and rules governing their administration, management, and development, which aim to preserve the cultural identity, land rights, and traditional practices of the indigenous communities living in these regions.