Q. With reference to the special provisions for some states in Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The President gives special responsibility to the state legislatures to set up development boards for certain areas in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
2. The Legislative Assembly of the state of Goa must consist of not less than 30 members. 3. The Governor has the special responsibility with respect to law and order in the state of Manipur. 4. Parliament may provide a number of seats for people of different sections in the Nagaland legislative assembly, in order to protect their rights and interests. How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
States that have special provisions under Article 371(A-J):
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 371 – Maharashtra and Gujarat Governors (not state legislatures) of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are given special responsibilities to set up development boards in regions such as Vidarbha, Marathwada, Kutchh etc.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 371I – Goa The Legislative Assembly of the state of Goa must consist of not less than 30 members.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 371H – Arunachal Pradesh The governor of Arunachal Pradesh will have special responsibility with respect to law and order in the state (not the Governor of Manipur).
Statement 4 is incorrect: Article 371F – In order to protect the rights and interests of the different sections of the population in the state of Sikkim (not the state of Nagaland), seats in the assembly are provided to people of these different sections.
| Important Tips • Article 371A – Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland(Naga hills , Tuensang area). It was inserted into the Part XXI of the Indian Constitution in the year 1962. • Article 371B – Special provision (administration) with respect to the State of Assam(Bodoland territorial area). • Article 371C – Special provision(administration) with respect to the State of Manipur. • Article 371 D – Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh. • Article 371E – Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh. • Article 371G – Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram. • Article 371J – Special provision with respect to the State of Karnataka. |
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