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Which schedule of the Constitution of India does the PESA Act specifically extend the provisions of Panchayati Raj to?

AFirst Schedule

BSecond Schedule

CFifth Schedule

DSixth Schedule

Answer:

C. Fifth Schedule

Read Explanation:

The PESA Act is aimed specifically at areas listed under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, which pertains to the administration and governance of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes


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