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Special Provisions for Certain States (Articles 371–371J)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Create tailored governance structures for regions like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka region). They address socio-economic or cultural distinctiveness, conferring legislative or administrative autonomy. For instance, Article 371A in Nagaland respects local customs and laws, while 371J gives special reservation in education/jobs. These provisions aim to integrate diverse areas without imposing uniform governance. Critics fear fragmentation or uneven development. Yet, the framers recognized India’s heterogeneity, using flexible approaches. Mastering these ensures insight into how the Constitution respects local aspirations while preserving national unity and equitable growth across varied regions.

Practice Questions

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

Who is the first citizen of India?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?