Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework in Nagaland under Article 371A:
1. The Supreme Court of India is barred from hearing any appeals originating from Naga customary courts.
2. Ownership and transfer of land and its resources in Nagaland are governed exclusively by the Parliament.
3. The Tuensang district of Nagaland is exempt from the inner line permit (ILP) system applicable to the rest of the state.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Supreme Court's jurisdiction under Article 136 (Special Leave Petition) remains intact. Statement 2 is incorrect because ownership and transfer of land are governed by Naga customary law, barring Parliamentary intervention unless the state assembly agrees. Statement 3 is incorrect as the ILP applies across Nagaland.
Consider the following statements regarding Goa's special provision under Article 371-I:
1. Article 371-I establishes that the Legislative Assembly of Goa shall have a minimum of 30 members.
2. Goa was conferred full statehood in 1987, which prompted the addition of this article to the Constitution.
3. Article 371-I also explicitly grants the Governor of Goa special responsibilities for maintaining law and order in the coastal areas.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371-I is a very limited provision that only deals with the minimum strength of the assembly; it does not grant the Governor any special responsibilities for law and order.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh (Article 371H):
1. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has a special responsibility with respect to law and order in the State.
2. The President of India cannot issue a directive to the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to cease the special responsibility for law and order.
3. The Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh is mandated to have a minimum strength of 60 members under Part XXI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the President can direct that the Governor shall cease to have this special responsibility at any time. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371H fixes the minimum strength of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly at 30 members, not 60.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:
1. The President can direct the state government to organize civil posts under the state into different local cadres for different parts of the state.
2. The President may provide for the establishment of a Central University in the State of Andhra Pradesh under Article 371E.
3. Article 371D was added to the Constitution primarily to implement the terms of the Punjab Accord.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371D was added by the 32nd Amendment to implement the 'Six-Point Formula' agreed upon by leaders of Andhra Pradesh, not the Punjab Accord.
Consider the following statements comparing the special provisions of various states:
1. Sikkim is the only state where the Constitution explicitly allows Parliament to provide for reservation of seats in the Legislative Assembly for different sections of the population to protect their interests.
2. Like Nagaland and Mizoram, Sikkim also has explicit constitutional protection for its local customary laws prohibiting Parliament from legislating on them without assembly consent.
3. The Governor of Sikkim can veto any legislation passed by the state assembly related to Buddhist monasteries without requiring the President's approval.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct (under Article 371F(f)). Statement 2 is incorrect because Sikkim does not have a provision explicitly barring parliamentary laws on customary practices like 371A (Nagaland) or 371G (Mizoram). Statement 3 is incorrect as no such specific veto power over monastery legislation exists.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Assam and Manipur (Articles 371B & 371C):
1. Article 371B empowers the President to provide for the constitution and functions of a committee of the Legislative Assembly of Assam consisting of members elected from the Tribal Areas.
2. Under Article 371C, the President is authorized to provide for the creation of a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from the Hill Areas.
3. The Governor of Manipur is required to submit an annual report to the President regarding the administration of the Hill Areas.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The President constitutes these special committees to protect the interests of the Tribal Areas in Assam and the Hill Areas in Manipur, and the Governor of Manipur has a reporting obligation to the President.
Consider the following statements regarding the early administrative structure of Nagaland under Article 371A:
1. Parliament cannot legislate on matters relating to Naga customary law without the concurrence of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
2. The Tuensang district was placed under the special administration of the Governor for a period of ten years from the formation of the state of Nagaland.
3. During this ten-year period, no Act of the Nagaland Legislature applied to the Tuensang district unless the Governor so directed on the recommendation of the Regional Council.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. These provisions were made to ease the integration of the relatively backward Tuensang district into the newly formed state of Nagaland.
Consider the following statements regarding the creation of specialized regional bodies under Part XXI:
1. Article 371B allows for the constitution of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from the Tribal Areas specified in the Sixth Schedule.
2. Article 371C provides for a similar committee for Manipur, consisting of members elected from its Hill Areas.
3. Article 371A specifically provided for the establishment of a 35-member Regional Council for the Tuensang district of Nagaland.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. These provisions were tailored to ensure that the political representatives from specific hilly or tribal regions within these states had a structured, institutional mechanism to protect the interests of their constituencies.
Consider the following statements regarding the 98th Constitutional Amendment Act and Article 371J:
1. It was introduced to address the developmental backwardness of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, which comprises six backward districts.
2. It provides for equitable opportunities and facilities for the people of this region in matters of public employment and education.
3. It enables the reservation of a proportion of seats in educational and vocational training institutions in the region for students domiciled there.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Article 371J was added to the Constitution to provide special developmental and employment/educational reservations for the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana-Karnataka) region to address regional disparities.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371D (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana):
1. Article 371D was extended to the State of Telangana by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
2. It authorises the President to provide for the creation of an Administrative Tribunal for the State to exercise jurisdiction over certain civil service disputes.
3. The orders of this Administrative Tribunal are absolute and completely immune from the writ jurisdiction of the State High Court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Supreme Court in the L. Chandra Kumar case (1997) struck down the exclusion of High Court jurisdiction, ruling that tribunals are subject to the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts under Article 226/227.
Consider the following statements regarding the Development Boards established under Article 371:
1. The separate development boards under Article 371 are completely independent bodies and are not answerable to the State Legislature.
2. The funds allocated for development by these boards can be freely diverted by the State Chief Minister for general state welfare programs.
3. Article 371 applies exclusively to the Marathwada region in Maharashtra, omitting other backward regions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because their reports must be placed before the State Legislative Assembly annually. Statement 2 is incorrect because the equitable allocation of funds is a special responsibility of the Governor and cannot be freely diverted. Statement 3 is incorrect as it applies to Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, Kutch, and the rest of Maharashtra/Gujarat.
Consider the following statements regarding the special committees under Articles 371B and 371C:
1. The committee formed under Article 371B for Assam has the constitutional power to pass state budgets independently of the main Legislative Assembly.
2. The Governor of Manipur exercises his functions regarding the Hill Areas committee strictly on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
3. The President has the power to dissolve the Manipur Legislative Assembly if the Hill Areas committee fails to reach a consensus on tribal matters.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because the committee does not have independent budgetary powers. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor exercises functions regarding the Hill Areas in his discretion. Statement 3 is incorrect because the President does not have the power to dissolve the assembly purely on this ground under Article 371C.
Consider the following statements regarding the overarching nature of Part XXI of the Indian Constitution:
1. The special provisions under Part XXI are meant to address the unique needs of certain backward regions or to protect specific tribal and cultural interests.
2. All the twelve states covered under the special provisions of Part XXI are exclusively located in the North-Eastern region of India.
3. The provisions of Part XXI are permanent and immutable features that cannot be repealed or altered by the Parliament.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because while many are in the North-East, states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Goa are also covered under Part XXI. Statement 3 is incorrect because these are explicitly 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions' which can be amended by Parliament.
Consider the following statements regarding the protection of customary law in Nagaland and Mizoram:
1. Article 371A prevents Parliamentary laws regarding the administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law from applying to Nagaland without Assembly consent.
2. Article 371G provides identical protection to Mizo customary law and procedure in the state of Mizoram.
3. Both states require a formal resolution by their respective State Legislative Assemblies to allow such Parliamentary Acts to apply to their states.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Articles 371A and 371G provide highly similar safeguards to protect local religious and social practices, customary law, and land ownership from direct Parliamentary intervention.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh (Article 371H):
1. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has a special responsibility for law and order in the state.
2. In the discharge of this special responsibility, the Governor must strictly act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers without exercising individual judgment.
3. The President of India does not possess the power to direct the Governor to cease this special responsibility for law and order.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor exercises his individual judgment after consulting the Council of Ministers. Statement 3 is incorrect because the President can direct that the Governor shall cease to have this special responsibility at any time.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371D (Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of Telangana):
1. Article 371D was added to the Constitution by the 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1973.
2. It empowers the Governor of the state to provide for equitable opportunities and facilities for the people belonging to different parts of the state in matters of public employment and education.
3. The provisions of this Article apply exclusively to the state of Andhra Pradesh and do not extend to the newly formed state of Telangana.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the power to provide for equitable opportunities vests with the President, not the Governor. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371D was extended to the State of Telangana by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Consider the following statements regarding the operation of Article 371 in Maharashtra and Gujarat:
1. Article 371 mandates the establishment of a single, joint development board combining the backward regions of both Maharashtra and Gujarat.
2. The President directly appoints the members and chairpersons of the development boards in Vidarbha and Saurashtra.
3. The reports on the working of these development boards are required to be submitted to both Houses of Parliament annually.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because separate development boards are established for Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, Kutch, etc. Statement 2 is incorrect because establishing these boards is the special responsibility of the Governor, authorized by the President. Statement 3 is incorrect because the reports are to be placed before the State Legislative Assembly, not the Parliament.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Articles 371D & 371E):
1. Article 371D empowers the President to require the State Government to organize civil posts into different local cadres for different parts of the State.
2. Article 371E grants the Parliament the power to establish a Central University in Andhra Pradesh.
3. The provisions of Article 371D are subordinate to the Fundamental Rights and cannot override any provisions found in Part III of the Constitution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371D(10) explicitly states that the provisions of this article shall have effect notwithstanding anything in any other provision of the Constitution, allowing it to override fundamental rights (such as Article 16 on equality of opportunity in public employment) to enforce local reservations.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371G (Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram):
1. No Act of Parliament in respect of Mizo customary law and procedure applies to Mizoram unless the State Legislative Assembly decides by a resolution.
2. The Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram shall consist of not less than 40 members.
3. The Governor of Mizoram has a constitutionally mandated special responsibility regarding law and order in the state.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because, unlike Nagaland (371A) and Arunachal Pradesh (371H), the Governor of Mizoram does not have a special discretionary responsibility regarding law and order under Article 371G.
Consider the following statements regarding the transition of Sikkim into the Indian Union under Article 371F:
1. Article 371F protects all laws in force in Sikkim immediately before the appointed day from being automatically invalidated by their integration into the Indian Constitution.
2. The President of India can, by public notification, extend any law in force in a state in India to the state of Sikkim.
3. The Supreme Court maintains absolute original jurisdiction in any dispute arising out of any treaty or agreement relating to Sikkim signed before it became an Indian state.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371F(i) expressly bars the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and other courts in respect of any dispute or other matter arising out of any treaty, agreement, or engagement entered into regarding Sikkim before the appointed day.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions under Part XXI of the Indian Constitution:
1. Article 371 gives the Governor of Karnataka a special responsibility for the development of the Saurashtra region.
2. The provisions under Part XXI are permanent features of the Constitution and cannot be amended by Parliament under any circumstances.
3. The special provisions of Part XXI apply uniformly to all the states listed in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 371 gives the Governor of Gujarat (not Karnataka) special responsibility for Saurashtra. Statement 2 is incorrect because Part XXI deals with 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions' which can be and have been amended. Statement 3 is incorrect because Part XXI applies to 12 specific states, not all 6th Schedule states (e.g., Meghalaya and Tripura are in the 6th Schedule but do not have specific articles under Part XXI).
Consider the following statements regarding the historical context of Part XXI of the Indian Constitution:
1. The special provisions under Part XXI are currently applicable to exactly 12 states in India.
2. The primary intention behind these provisions is to meet the aspirations of the people of backward regions or to protect the cultural and economic interests of tribal populations.
3. All the special provisions in Part XXI were an integral part of the original Constitution adopted in 1950.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct (the 12 states are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Karnataka). Statement 3 is incorrect because most of these articles were added later through various Constitutional Amendments (e.g., 371A in 1962, 371J in 2012).
Consider the following statements mapping Special Provisions to their respective Constitutional Amendments:
1. Article 371A (Nagaland) was added by the 13th Amendment Act of 1962.
2. Article 371G (Mizoram) was added by the 53rd Amendment Act of 1986.
3. Article 371H (Arunachal Pradesh) was added by the 55th Amendment Act of 1986.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements correctly match the specific states to the constitutional amendments that added their respective special provisions into Part XXI of the Constitution.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371-I (Special provision with respect to the State of Goa):
1. It provides that the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than 30 members.
2. It grants special discretionary powers to the Governor of Goa to protect the rights of the indigenous fishing communities.
3. It prohibits the Parliament from making any laws regarding the ownership and transfer of land in the state of Goa.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Article 371-I is a very brief provision that only fixes the minimum strength of the Goa Legislative Assembly at 30 members. Statements 2 and 3 are fabricated and do not exist in the Constitution.
Consider the following statements regarding the unique electoral and administrative provisions for Sikkim (Article 371F):
1. Parliament can delineate assembly constituencies for Sikkim to protect the rights of different sections of its population.
2. The Governor of Sikkim has a special constitutional responsibility specifically for maintaining law and order along its international borders.
3. Sikkim was granted full statehood and its special provisions were added via the 35th Constitutional Amendment Act.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor's special responsibility is for 'peace and for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economic advancement', not specifically 'law and order along international borders'. Statement 3 is incorrect because the 35th Amendment made Sikkim an 'Associate State', while full statehood and Article 371F were granted by the 36th Amendment Act of 1975.
Consider the following statements regarding the overlap of emergency powers and special provisions:
1. The imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 automatically suspends all special provisions granted to a state under Part XXI.
2. During a National Emergency, the special discretionary powers of the Governors under Part XXI are transferred exclusively to the Chief Justice of the respective High Court.
3. The Parliament can unilaterally amend Part XXI of the Constitution with a simple majority without following Article 368.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect; President's Rule suspends the state government/assembly, but does not constitutionally erase Part XXI provisions. Statement 2 is absurd and constitutionally false. Statement 3 is incorrect because amending Part XXI requires a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368 (usually a special majority).
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Nagaland (Article 371A):
1. No Act of Parliament relating to Naga customary law and procedure shall apply to Nagaland unless the State Legislative Assembly decides by a resolution.
2. The Governor of Nagaland has a special responsibility for law and order in the State for so long as internal disturbances continue.
3. The administration of the Tuensang district is placed under the direct and exclusive control of the President of India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the administration of the Tuensang district is the special responsibility of the Governor of Nagaland, not the President of India directly.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371-I (Goa) and Article 371J (Karnataka):
1. Article 371-I provides special constitutional protection to the customary laws and civil code of the indigenous Goan population.
2. Article 371J was added by the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act to provide for a separate development board in Karnataka.
3. Under Part XXI, the Governor of Goa is vested with a special responsibility for the socio-economic development of the Konkan region.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 371-I does not protect customary laws; it only stipulates that the Goa Assembly shall have at least 30 members. Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 371J was added by the 98th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2012, not the 99th. Statement 3 is incorrect because there is no special responsibility assigned to the Governor of Goa for the Konkan region under Part XXI.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371G (Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram):
1. Article 371G was inserted into the Constitution by the 53rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1986.
2. Acts of Parliament relating to Mizo customary law and procedure do not apply to Mizoram unless the State Legislative Assembly decides by a resolution.
3. The Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram is constitutionally mandated to consist of not less than 40 members.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Article 371G was introduced following the Mizoram Peace Accord in 1986 to elevate the Union Territory to statehood, protect its customary laws, and ensure a minimum assembly strength of 40.
Consider the following statements regarding the provisions of Article 371J for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region:
1. It aims to establish a separate development board for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
2. It provides for the equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over the said region.
3. It mandates the reservation of a proportion of seats in educational and vocational training institutions in the region for local students.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Article 371J was enacted to address regional disparities by ensuring specialized developmental focus, fund allocation, and reservations in education and state government jobs for the people of the Hyderabad-Karnataka (now Kalyana-Karnataka) region.
Consider the following statements comparing Article 371A (Nagaland) and Article 371G (Mizoram):
1. Both articles protect local customary law and procedure from parliamentary legislation unless the respective state assembly resolves otherwise.
2. Both articles protect the administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to customary law.
3. Both articles restrict the application of parliamentary laws regarding the ownership and transfer of land.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Articles 371A and 371G contain nearly identical language regarding the protection of religious/social practices, customary law, administration of justice based on customary law, and the ownership/transfer of land.
Consider the following statements regarding the application of Article 371D to Andhra Pradesh:
1. The special provisions under Article 371D were primarily enacted to protect the linguistic identity of the coastal Andhra region against external migration.
2. Article 371D strictly prohibits the state government from organizing civil posts under the State into different local cadres.
3. The State Administrative Tribunal formed under Article 371D was completely abolished by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 371D was enacted to provide equitable opportunities for people of different regions of the state (following the Jai Andhra movement), not primarily linguistic identity protection. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Article explicitly empowers the President to organize civil posts into local cadres. Statement 3 is incorrect because the 42nd Amendment did not abolish it; it actually added Part XIV-A (Tribunals) generally, while 371D remained specific to AP.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Assam and Manipur (Articles 371B & 371C):
1. Under Article 371C, the President is empowered to declare by order any area in the State of Manipur to be a 'Hill Area'.
2. The Legislative Assembly committee created under Article 371B for Assam has the constitutional power to veto the state budget.
3. The provisions of Article 371C apply equally to the administration of the tribal areas located within the state of Assam.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the committee in Assam does not have the power to veto the state budget. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371C is exclusively for the Hill Areas of Manipur, not Assam (which is covered by 371B and the 6th Schedule).
Consider the following statements regarding the minimum strength of State Legislative Assemblies mandated under Part XXI:
1. The minimum strength of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly is constitutionally fixed at not less than 30 members under Article 371F.
2. The minimum strength of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly is fixed at not less than 40 members under Article 371G.
3. The minimum strength of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is fixed at not less than 30 members under Article 371H.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. These provisions in Part XXI override the general rule of Article 170 (which sets the minimum assembly size at 60) to accommodate the smaller populations of these states upon granting them statehood.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Karnataka (Article 371J):
1. Article 371J was inserted into the Constitution by the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. It provides for the establishment of a separate development board exclusively for the coastal region of Karnataka.
3. The reservation in educational and vocational training institutions under this article is strictly capped at 10% for students from the designated region.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect as it was inserted by the 98th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2012. Statement 2 is incorrect because the board is for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, not the coastal region. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Constitution specifies a 'proportion' of seats, leaving the exact percentage to the President's order, without a strict 10% constitutional cap.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Sikkim (Article 371F):
1. The 36th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1975 added Article 371F to make special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim.
2. The Constitution mandates that the Sikkim Legislative Assembly shall consist of not less than 30 members.
3. The Governor of Sikkim has special responsibility for peace and for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economic advancement of different sections of the population.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. These provisions were added following Sikkim's full accession to India to protect its unique demographic and socio-political landscape.
Consider the following statements regarding the application of Central laws in states covered under Part XXI:
1. Parliamentary Acts regarding the ownership and transfer of land do not automatically apply to the state of Mizoram.
2. Acts of Parliament regarding defense and national security require the ratification of the Nagaland State Assembly to be enforced in the state.
3. The President cannot extend any central law to the state of Sikkim without a two-thirds majority resolution by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct (under Article 371G). Statement 2 is incorrect because defense and national security are Union List subjects and apply uniformly across India; the Nagaland exception only applies to customary law, social practices, civil/criminal justice based on customary law, and land. Statement 3 is incorrect because under Article 371F, the President can unilaterally extend any state law to Sikkim by public notification.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Assam and Manipur (Articles 371B & 371C):
1. Article 371B empowers the President to provide for the constitution of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from the Tribal Areas.
2. Under Article 371C, the Governor of Manipur is bound to act strictly on the aid and advice of the Chief Minister regarding the administration of the Hill Areas.
3. The President of India receives a mandatory annual report from the Governor of Assam regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas under Article 371B.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor of Manipur exercises his functions regarding the Hill Areas Committee in his discretion, not strictly on the Chief Minister's advice. Statement 3 is incorrect because the annual reporting requirement to the President regarding Hill Areas is mandated for the Governor of Manipur under Article 371C, not the Governor of Assam under 371B.
Consider the following statements regarding the specific mechanisms of Article 371J for Karnataka:
1. Article 371J mandates the creation of a Central University in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region to boost higher education.
2. It provides for the reservation of seats specifically for the Anglo-Indian community in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
3. The separate development board for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region is directly accountable to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because the provision for a Central University is in Article 371E for AP, not 371J. Statement 2 is incorrect because 371J deals with regional educational/employment reservations, not Anglo-Indian assembly reservations. Statement 3 is incorrect because the development board is accountable to the State Legislative Assembly, where its reports are laid annually.
Consider the following statements regarding the scope and applicability of the special provisions in the Constitution:
1. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is currently governed by the special provisions outlined under Article 371K.
2. Article 371 provides special provisions for the administration of the tribal areas in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
3. The state of Meghalaya is covered under Article 371C for the administration of its autonomous hill districts.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because Jammu and Kashmir was governed by Article 370 (now abrogated/reorganized), and there is no Article 371K in the Constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 371 applies to Maharashtra and Gujarat. Statement 3 is incorrect because Meghalaya is governed by the Sixth Schedule, whereas Article 371C applies to Manipur.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions in Part XXI:
1. Under Article 371J, the Governor of Karnataka has a special responsibility for the development of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
2. Under Article 371J, there is a provision for the reservation of seats in educational institutions in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region for students who belong to that region.
3. The State of Assam has a provision for a separate development board under Article 371B.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371B provides for the constitution of a committee of the Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from the Tribal Areas of Assam, not a separate development board.
Consider the following statements comparing Part XXI provisions with other Constitutional schedules:
1. The special provisions in Part XXI override the provisions of the Sixth Schedule regarding the administration of tribal areas in Assam.
2. Article 371C allows the President to unilaterally alter the boundaries of the Hill Areas of Manipur without consulting the Governor.
3. The Sixth Schedule applies to all the 12 states that have special provisions under Part XXI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 371B merely creates a committee; it does not override the 6th Schedule. Statement 2 is incorrect because the President defines 'Hill Areas', but does not unilaterally redraw boundaries to override normal procedures without proper legislation. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Sixth Schedule applies only to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (AMTM), not all 12 states in Part XXI.
Consider the following statements regarding the specific elements of Article 371-I (Goa) and Article 371J (Karnataka):
1. Article 371-I constitutionally guarantees that the Legislative Assembly of Goa shall consist of not less than 30 members.
2. Article 371J was inserted to address the longstanding demands of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region for equitable allocation of funds and employment opportunities.
3. The Governor of Goa exercises discretionary powers under Part XXI to protect the unique Portuguese civil code operating in the state.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Article 371-I contains no provisions granting the Governor discretionary powers or protecting the Portuguese civil code; it is limited solely to defining the minimum number of seats in the state assembly.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371 of the Indian Constitution:
1. The President is authorized to provide that the Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat would have special responsibility for the establishment of separate development boards.
2. These separate development boards are mandated exclusively for the regions of Vidarbha and Saurashtra, excluding the rest of the states.
3. The reports on the working of these development boards are required to be placed directly before the Parliament every year.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the boards are for Vidarbha, Marathwada, and the rest of Maharashtra, as well as Saurashtra, Kutch, and the rest of Gujarat. Statement 3 is incorrect as the reports are to be placed before the State Legislative Assembly, not the Parliament.
Consider the following statements regarding the integration of Sikkim under Article 371F:
1. The High Court of Sikkim was established in 1975 only after it became a full-fledged state.
2. Sikkim was officially a Union Territory before it was granted full statehood under Article 371F.
3. The Sikkim Legislative Assembly is the only assembly in India with a 5-year fixed term that cannot be dissolved earlier under any circumstances.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because the existing High Court prior to 1975 was simply designated as the High Court for the new State of Sikkim. Statement 2 is incorrect because Sikkim was an 'Associate State' (under the 35th Amendment, Article 2A), never a Union Territory. Statement 3 is incorrect as the assembly can be dissolved earlier just like other states.
Consider the following statements detailing the provisions of Article 371A for Nagaland:
1. Parliament cannot legislate on the ownership and transfer of land and its resources in Nagaland without the concurrence of the State Legislative Assembly.
2. A Regional Council consisting of 35 members was established specifically for the Tuensang district.
3. The Governor of Nagaland completely loses all discretionary powers regarding law and order once the 10-year transition period of the Tuensang district concludes.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Governor's special responsibility for law and order in the whole state of Nagaland continues independently as long as internal disturbances persist, irrespective of the Tuensang district's 10-year transition period.
Consider the following statements regarding Articles 371H and 371-I:
1. The special responsibility of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh with respect to law and order extends only to the Tirap and Changlang districts.
2. Article 371-I was added to the Constitution to grant statehood to both Goa and Daman and Diu.
3. The minimum strength of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is fixed at 40 members under Article 371H.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Governor's special responsibility extends to the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 2 is incorrect because Daman and Diu remained a Union Territory when Goa was granted statehood. Statement 3 is incorrect because the minimum strength for Arunachal Pradesh is fixed at 30 members, not 40.
Consider the following statements regarding the role of the President under the special provisions of Part XXI:
1. The President may, by order, declare any area in the State of Manipur to be a 'Hill Area' for the purposes of Article 371C.
2. The President possesses the explicit constitutional power to dissolve the Tuensang Regional Council at his sole discretion.
3. The President must directly approve the annual state budgets for all the twelve states covered under Part XXI to ensure equitable development.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Tuensang Regional Council was established for a 10-year transition period, and its operation was overseen by the Governor, not arbitrarily dissolved by the President. Statement 3 is incorrect because state budgets are passed by state legislatures; the President does not directly approve state budgets under Part XXI.
Consider the following statements regarding the specific provisions for the Tuensang district under Article 371A:
1. A Regional Council for the Tuensang district of Nagaland consisting of 35 members is established.
2. The Governor arranges for an equitable allocation of the money provided by the Government of India between the Tuensang district and the rest of the State.
3. There is a Minister for Tuensang affairs in the State Council of Ministers appointed from amongst the members representing the Tuensang district in the Legislative Assembly.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. These provisions were made to provide specialized administrative, financial, and political safeguards for the Tuensang district for a specified transitional period after the formation of Nagaland.
Consider the following statements regarding the discretionary powers of Governors in the North-Eastern states under Part XXI:
1. The Governor of Nagaland has a special responsibility for law and order in the state as long as internal disturbances continue.
2. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has a similar special responsibility for law and order in the state.
3. In both Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor exercises his individual judgment regarding this special responsibility after consulting the Council of Ministers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Articles 371A (Nagaland) and 371H (Arunachal Pradesh) grant their respective Governors explicit special responsibility for law and order, requiring them to use their individual judgment.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Manipur and other states:
1. Article 371C provides for the constitution of a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from the Hill Areas.
2. A similar committee consisting of members elected from the Hill Areas is provided for the state of Tripura under Article 371.
3. The President is empowered to declare any area in Manipur as a 'Hill Area' strictly on the binding advice of the State Chief Minister.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because Tripura is not covered under Part XXI special provisions. Statement 3 is incorrect because the President defines the Hill Areas by official notification, and is not constitutionally bound by the State Chief Minister's advice in this regard.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Sikkim (Article 371F):
1. Sikkim became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. The Constitution mandates that the Sikkim Legislative Assembly shall have a minimum of 30 members.
3. The Governor of Sikkim has a special discretionary responsibility specifically for maintaining law and order, identical to the powers of the Governor of Nagaland.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Governor of Sikkim's special responsibility is for 'peace and for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economic advancement of different sections of the population', which is distinct from the specific 'law and order' discretionary power granted to the Governors of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions for Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh (Articles 371G & 371H):
1. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh exercises individual judgment in discharging his special responsibility for law and order in the state.
2. Parliamentary laws regarding Mizo religious or social practices require the explicit consent of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to be applied in the state.
3. Both Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have constitutional provisions mandating separate development boards for their most backward tribal districts.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because neither Article 371G (Mizoram) nor Article 371H (Arunachal Pradesh) provides for separate development boards; such boards are primarily featured in Article 371 (Maharashtra/Gujarat) and 371J (Karnataka).
Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Governors under the special provisions of Part XXI:
1. In Nagaland, if a question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor's special responsibility for law and order, the decision of the Governor in his discretion shall be final.
2. The Governor of Manipur exercises his functions regarding the Hill Areas Committee purely on the binding advice of the State Council of Ministers.
3. The Governor of Karnataka is empowered to unilaterally pass laws for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, bypassing the state legislature entirely.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor of Manipur acts in his discretion regarding the Hill Areas Committee, not on binding advice. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Governor of Karnataka oversees the development board and equitable allocation under 371J, but cannot unilaterally pass laws bypassing the legislature.
Consider the following statements regarding the electoral provisions for Sikkim under Article 371F:
1. Parliament is empowered to provide for the representation of different sections of the population in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly to protect their rights and interests.
2. Parliament can delineate the assembly constituencies and determine the number of seats to be filled by candidates belonging to specific sections.
3. The President can extend to Sikkim any law which is in force in a state of the Indian Union with necessary restrictions or modifications.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. These extraordinary powers were given to Parliament and the President to smoothly integrate Sikkim into the Indian Union while respecting its existing socio-political agreements (like the representation of Bhutia-Lepchas).
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371E of the Constitution:
1. Article 371E empowers Parliament to establish a Central University in the state of Andhra Pradesh by law.
2. Article 371E is the only article in the Constitution that directly creates a Central University without the need for parliamentary legislation.
3. Similar explicit provisions for establishing Central Universities are detailed in the Constitution for the states of Sikkim and Mizoram.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 371E empowers Parliament to establish the university *by law*, it does not create it directly. Statement 3 is incorrect because no such explicit constitutional provisions exist for Sikkim or Mizoram in Part XXI.
Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional evolution of Part XXI:
1. Article 371, which deals with Maharashtra and Gujarat, was amended and substituted by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956.
2. The 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1973 inserted Articles 371D and 371E relating to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Part XXI is officially titled "Permanent and Special Provisions" in the Constitution of India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Part XXI is officially titled "Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions", reflecting the nature of the accommodations made for these regions.
Consider the following statements providing an overview of Part XXI of the Indian Constitution:
1. Part XXI contains special provisions for states located in the western, southern, and north-eastern regions of India.
2. The primary intention behind many of these provisions includes protecting the economic and cultural interests of tribal populations in certain states.
3. The provisions under Part XXI can be added, amended, or repealed by the Parliament through the standard constitutional amendment process under Article 368.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Part XXI spans states across different regions (MH/GJ in the West, AP/KA in the South, and NE states), aims to protect distinct cultural and backward regional interests, and operates within the amendable framework of the Constitution.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371A (Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland):
1. Article 371A was inserted into the Constitution following a 16-point agreement between the Government of India and the Naga People's Convention.
2. The Governor of Nagaland has a special responsibility for law and order in the state for as long as internal disturbances continue.
3. The President of India has the power to unilaterally repeal Article 371A without any consultation with or resolution from the State Legislative Assembly.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Constitution explicitly states that the President can declare that Article 371A shall cease to be operative only if a recommendation to that effect is made by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Nagaland.
Consider the following statements regarding Articles 371D and 371E (Special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana):
1. Article 371D was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
2. Article 371E mandates the establishment of an Administrative Tribunal exclusively for the State of Telangana.
3. The State Administrative Tribunal formed under Article 371D operates entirely outside the writ jurisdiction of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are incorrect. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 371D was added by the 32nd Amendment Act of 1973. Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 371E deals with the establishment of a Central University in Andhra Pradesh, not an Administrative Tribunal (which is under 371D). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Supreme Court in the L. Chandra Kumar case (1997) ruled that tribunals are subject to the writ jurisdiction of High Courts.