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Special Provisions for States GK Questions & Answers
Part XXI of the Constitution of India, titled Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions, embodies asymmetric federalism through Articles 371 to 371J. These provisions accommodate regional aspirations, tribal customs, historical treaties, and economic imbalances across twelve Indian states. Article 371 authorizes separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, and Kutch. Article 371A (inserted by the 13th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962) protects Nagaland's religious, social practices, customary law, and land ownership, restricting parliamentary legislation without state assembly approval. Article 371B and Article 371C establish special legislative committees for tribal areas in Assam and hill areas in Manipur respectively. Articles 371D and 371E (32nd Amendment, 1973) govern equitable educational and public employment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Article 371F incorporated Sikkim into the Union following the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975, safeguarding its distinct legal heritage. Article 371G protects Mizoram's customary traditions, while Article 371H vests the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh with special responsibility for law and order. Article 371I relates to Goa, and Article 371J (98th Amendment, 2012) mandates separate development boards and public reservation quotas for the backward Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
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Articles 371 to 371J in Part XXI institutionalise asymmetric federalism to address ethnic, cultural, and regional disparities.
Article 371A shields Nagaland customary laws and land rights from parliamentary enactments without state legislative concurrence.
Article 371F was inserted by the 36th Amendment Act (1975) upon Sikkim's integration as the 22nd state of the Indian Union.
Article 371D provides equitable opportunities in education and public employment across regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Article 371J, introduced by the 98th Amendment Act (2012), establishes special development provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
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1ID: GK-POL-00641
hardPreamble & Salient Features
Special constitutional provisions under Article 371A of Part XXI, providing religious, customary, and ownership protections for land and resources, apply to which Indian state?
Verified Explanation
Article 371A (inserted by the 13th Amendment Act, 1962) provides special autonomy to Nagaland, shielding Naga customary laws, religious practices, and land ownership from parliamentary acts without the state assembly's concurrence.
2ID: GK-POL-00761
hardConstitutional Framework, Preamble & Salient Features
Which Article under Part XXI of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions safeguarding the religious, social practices, customary laws, and land ownership of the State of Nagaland?
Verified Explanation
Article 371A was inserted by the 13th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962, providing that no Act of Parliament regarding religious/social practices of Nagas, customary law, and land ownership shall apply to Nagaland unless the State Legislative Assembly so decides by resolution.
3ID: GK-POL-00328
mediumFundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties
Which Article of the Constitution provides for special provisions regarding the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under Article 371D?
Verified Explanation
Article 371D contains special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regarding educational and employment opportunities.
4ID: GK-POL-00720
hardState Executive & State Legislature
Under Article 371A of the Constitution of India, special provisions apply to which State, restricting Parliament from legislating on religious or social practices and land ownership without assembly resolution?
Verified Explanation
Article 371A (inserted by the 13th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962) provides special provisions for the State of Nagaland, stating that no Act of Parliament regarding religious or social practices of Nagas, customary law, or ownership of land shall apply unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland so decides by resolution.
5ID: GK-POL-00197
hardState Government & Executives
Under Article 371A of the Indian Constitution, special provisions protect the religious and customary practices, customary civil and criminal law, and ownership of land and resources of which state?
Verified Explanation
Article 371A (inserted by the 13th Amendment Act, 1962) provides special constitutional safeguards for Nagaland, stipulating that Acts of Parliament regarding Naga customary law, religion, and land ownership do not apply unless the Nagaland Legislative Assembly so resolves.
6ID: GK-POL-00345
hardState Government & Executives
Which Article of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions with respect to the administration of Tribal Areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram under the Sixth Schedule?
Verified Explanation
Article 244(2) specifies that the provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration of the tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (Autonomous District Councils).
7ID: GK-POL-00358
easyUnion Executive, President & Parliament
Which Article of the Constitution provides special provisions for the State of Mizoram regarding customary practices and religious laws?
Verified Explanation
Article 371G (inserted by the 53rd Amendment 1986) provides special protections for the State of Mizoram.
8ID: GK-POL-00369
easyState Government & Executives
Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions for the administration of Tribal Areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (AMTM)?
Verified Explanation
The Sixth Schedule contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram through Autonomous District Councils.
9ID: GK-POL-00370
easyConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
Which Constitutional Article provides for special provisions with respect to the State of Nagaland under Part XXI?
Verified Explanation
Article 371A provides special constitutional protections regarding customary laws and land ownership for the State of Nagaland.
10ID: GK-MNRL-00117
mediumCoal Fields, Petroleum Basins & MMDR Act
The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 was enacted by Parliament following which landmark judicial event?
Verified Explanation
In August-September 2014, the Supreme Court in 'Manohar Lal Sharma v. The Principal Secretary' declared the allocation of 204 captive coal blocks made between 1993 and 2010 as arbitrary and illegal, cancelling the allocations. In response, Parliament passed the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 to facilitate transparent electronic re-auctioning of the cancelled blocks.
11ID: GK-EDUC-00106
hardRTE Act 2009 & Constitutional Provisions
Which Constitutional Amendment Act inserted clause (5) into Article 15 of the Constitution in 2005, empowering the State to make special provisions/reservations for SCs, STs, and SEBCs in admission to educational institutions (whether aided or unaided, other than minority institutions)?
Verified Explanation
The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005 inserted Article 15(5) into the Constitution, enabling the State to provide reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs), SCs, and STs in all educational institutions (aided or unaided) except minority educational institutions covered under Article 30(1).
12ID: GK-POL-00456
hardPreamble & Salient Features
Under Article 368, which of the following constitutional provisions requires ratification by legislatures of not less than one-half of the States in addition to a special majority of Parliament?
Verified Explanation
Article 368(2) proviso mandates that amendments altering the manner of Presidential elections (Arts 54/55), executive extent of Union/States, higher judiciary, or representation in Parliament require ratification by at least half the State Legislatures.
13ID: GK-POL-00519
hardPreamble & Salient Features
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains special administrative autonomy provisions for Tribal Areas in which four northeastern states?
Verified Explanation
Article 244(2) and the Sixth Schedule establish Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) specifically in the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (mnemonic: AMTM).
14ID: GK-STUT-00061
hardNortheast States & Island Territories
Under the 53rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1986, which Article inserted special provisions protecting the customary laws and land tenure system of Mizoram?
Verified Explanation
Article 371G was added to the Constitution following the Mizo Peace Accord of 1986, granting special protections to Mizo religious and customary laws and land rights.
15ID: GK-STUT-00560
hardState Capitals & Formation
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides special provisions with respect to the state of Nagaland, safeguarding Naga customary law and land ownership?
Verified Explanation
Article 371A was inserted by the 13th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962, providing that Acts of Parliament in respect of religious/social practices, customary laws, and ownership of land shall not apply to Nagaland unless decided by the Legislative Assembly.
16ID: GK-STUT-00002
mediumUnion Territories & Administration
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides special provisions with respect to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, creating a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers?
Verified Explanation
Article 239AA was inserted by the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991, conferring special status on the Union Territory of Delhi as the National Capital Territory.
Which Article of the Constitution of India contains special provisions with respect to the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat regarding developmental boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Saurashtra?
Verified Explanation
Article 371 empowers the President to provide special responsibility to the Governors of Maharashtra and Gujarat for the establishment of separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, and Kutch.
Which Article of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the development of six backward districts forming the Kalyana-Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) region?
Verified Explanation
Article 371J was inserted by the 98th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2012 to provide special development boards and reservations in education/jobs for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region (Kalyana-Karnataka).
19ID: GK-STUT-00511
mediumUnion Territories & Administration
Which constitutional article specifically governs the special provisions regarding the National Capital Territory of Delhi, creating a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers?
Verified Explanation
Article 239AA was inserted by the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991, granting special status to Delhi as the National Capital Territory with a Legislative Assembly.
Which Article of the Constitution of India makes special provisions regarding the formation and functioning of a committee for Assam's tribal areas in the State Assembly?
Verified Explanation
Article 371B (inserted by the 22nd Amendment Act, 1969) empowers the President to provide for the constitution of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly from tribal areas.
21ID: GK-STUT-00105
hardState Capitals & Formation
Which Article was inserted into Part XXI of the Indian Constitution by the 36th Amendment Act, 1975 to grant special constitutional provisions to the state of Sikkim?
Verified Explanation
Article 371F contains special provisions for Sikkim, including a minimum assembly strength of 32 members, protection of old laws, and representation in Parliament.
22ID: GK-STUT-00155
mediumState Capitals & Formation
Which Article of the Constitution of India contains special provisions regarding equitable opportunities in education and public employment for the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
Verified Explanation
Article 371D was inserted by the 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1973 to provide equitable opportunities in education and public employment in Andhra Pradesh (extended to Telangana upon bifurcation in 2014).
23ID: GK-STUT-00156
mediumState Capitals & Formation
Which Article of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions stipulating that the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than 30 members?
Verified Explanation
Article 371I was inserted by the 56th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987, providing that the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than 30 members.
24ID: GK-STUT-00236
hardState Capitals & Formation
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides special provisions setting the minimum strength of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa at 30 members?
Verified Explanation
Article 371I (inserted by the 56th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1987) provides that the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than 30 members.
25ID: GK-STUT-00385
easyUnion Territories & Administration
Which Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Article 239AA, providing special provisions and a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory of Delhi?
Verified Explanation
The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991 inserted Articles 239AA and 239AB, redesignating the Union Territory of Delhi as the National Capital Territory of Delhi with a 70-member Legislative Assembly.
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