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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

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

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

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?