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Special Provisions for States in Indian Constitution

Special Provisions for States in Indian Constitution 

 

🇮🇳 Special Provisions for States in the Indian Constitution

📜 Articles 371 to 371J

These Articles provide special powers and protections to certain states for historical, cultural, or administrative reasons.

🗂️ List of Articles 371 to 371J – Special Provisions State-wise

Article State(s) Special Provisions
Article 371 Maharashtra & Gujarat Separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada (MH) & Saurashtra, Kutch (GJ)
Article 371A Nagaland Special protection to Naga religion, law, land, and customary practices
Article 371B Assam Provision for a committee of Assam Legislative Assembly for tribal areas
Article 371C Manipur Special Legislative Committee for Scheduled Tribes in Manipur
Article 371D Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Local reservation in public employment and education (President's order required)
Article 371E Andhra Pradesh Provision for establishing a Central University in Andhra Pradesh
Article 371F Sikkim Protects old laws of Sikkim and ensures Assembly representation
Article 371G Mizoram Mizo religious and social practices, land laws, and customary law protected
Article 371H Arunachal Pradesh Governor has special powers on law and order
Article 371I Goa Minimum seats in Legislative Assembly fixed (30 seats)
Article 371J Hyderabad-Karnataka Region (now Kalyana Karnataka) Local development board and local reservations in jobs and education

🔍 Why These Provisions?

  • To safeguard the identity, culture, and administrative autonomy of certain regions

  • Address historical agreements, tribal customs, or demands made at the time of accession or reorganization

  • Promote balanced development

🗺️ State-wise Snapshot

State / Region Article(s) Unique Feature
Nagaland 371A No Act of Parliament applies without State Assembly's consent on religion, land, customs
Mizoram 371G Similar protection to 371A – land, customs, etc.
Sikkim 371F Protects laws and representation in Assembly
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana 371D, 371E Reservation in jobs and education, Central University
Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) 371J Local reservation and development board

🧠 Key Points for Revision

  • Articles 371–371J fall under Part XXI of the Constitution
    ➤ (Temporary, Transitional & Special Provisions)

  • Not related to Article 370 (Jammu & Kashmir)
    ➤ Article 370 has been effectively abrogated in 2019

  • Most of these require Presidential notification for implementation

Here are important MCQs on Articles 371 to 371J — covering Special Provisions for States in the Indian Constitution — useful for UPSC, UKPSC, SSC, State PCS, and other competitive exams:

✅ MCQs on Articles 371–371J (Special Provisions for States)

(Answers with explanations provided at the end)

🟢 Single Correct Answer Questions

  1. Article 371A provides special constitutional status to which state?
    A) Sikkim
    B) Nagaland
    C) Manipur
    D) Mizoram
    ✔️ Answer: B) Nagaland

  2. Which Article provides for the establishment of a Central University in Andhra Pradesh?
    A) 371D
    B) 371E
    C) 371F
    D) 371G
    ✔️ Answer: B) 371E

  3. Which Article gives special powers to the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh regarding law and order?
    A) Article 370
    B) Article 371A
    C) Article 371H
    D) Article 371I
    ✔️ Answer: C) Article 371H

  4. The provisions of Article 371F are related to which state?
    A) Tripura
    B) Sikkim
    C) Goa
    D) Telangana
    ✔️ Answer: B) Sikkim

  5. Which of the following states is covered under Article 371J of the Constitution?
    A) Karnataka
    B) Kerala
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Maharashtra
    ✔️ Answer: A) Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka region)

  6. Which Article provides for reservation in jobs and education for local people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
    A) Article 371
    B) Article 371D
    C) Article 371E
    D) Article 371J
    ✔️ Answer: B) Article 371D

  7. Mizoram enjoys special constitutional protection under which Article?
    A) 371A
    B) 371C
    C) 371G
    D) 371F
    ✔️ Answer: C) 371G

  8. Which Article allows the creation of a special development board for Vidarbha and Marathwada regions?
    A) Article 371
    B) Article 371B
    C) Article 371J
    D) Article 370
    ✔️ Answer: A) Article 371

  9. Which Article is related to Goa and fixes the minimum number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?
    A) 371H
    B) 371I
    C) 371F
    D) 371E
    ✔️ Answer: B) Article 371I

  10. The Article that provides for a special legislative committee for Scheduled Tribes in Manipur is:
    A) Article 371B
    B) Article 371C
    C) Article 371A
    D) Article 371D
    ✔️ Answer: B) Article 371C

📊 Quick Answer Key

Q Answer Q Answer
1 B 6 B
2 B 7 C
3 C 8 A
4 B 9 B
5 A 10 B

🧠 Bonus Tip for Memorization:

Use the mnemonic:
“Naughty Nagas And Many Sikkimese Mizo Adults Go Kindly”

  • N → Nagaland – 371A

  • A → Assam – 371B

  • M → Manipur – 371C

  • S → Sikkim – 371F

  • M → Mizoram – 371G

  • A → Arunachal – 371H

  • G → Goa – 371I

  • K → Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) – 371J






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