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Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.
The famous isolation versus integration debate of the 1940s built upon this standard picture of tribal societies as isolated wholes. The isolationist side argued that tribals needed protection from traders, moneylenders and Hindu and Christian missionaries all of whom were intent on reducing tribals to detribalised landless labour. The integrationists, on the other hand, argued that tribals were merely backward Hindus, and their problems had to be addressed within the same framework as that of backward classes. This opposition dominated the Constituent Assembly debates, which were finally settled along the lines of a compromise which advocated welfare schemes that would enable controlled integration. The subsequent schemes for tribal development - five year plans, tribal sub-plans, tribal welfare blocks, special multipurpose area schemes all continue with this mode of thinking. But the basic issue here is that the integration of tribes has neglected their own needs or desires; integration has been on the terms of the mainstream society and for its own benefit. The tribal societies have had their lands, forests taken away and their communities shattered in the name of development.
Which of the following is not part of integration framework?

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When studying frameworks for integration, focus on how they address the needs and challenges faced by tribal societies, such as welfare schemes and protective measures, and differentiate them from other legal and administrative acts.
Updated On: Apr 23, 2025
  • Tribal sub-plans
  • Tribal welfare blocks
  • Meghalaya Succession Act
  • Protection to religious minorities
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The Correct Option is C

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The Meghalaya Succession Act is not part of the integration framework discussed in the paragraph. The integration framework focused on initiatives such as tribal sub-plans, tribal welfare blocks, and measures aimed at protecting tribal communities from exploitation, while the Meghalaya Succession Act pertains to local governance and succession laws in Meghalaya.
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