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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

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने संसद में महिलाओं के आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव रखा?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?