Q. What was the intention behind inclusion of Articles 371 to 371-J in the Constitution of India?
1. To meet the aspirations of the people of backward regions of the states
2. To deal with the disturbed law and order condition in some parts of the states
3. To deal with the border issues with neighboring countries in North-Western India.
4. To protect the cultural and economic interests of the tribal people of the states
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Articles 371 to 371-J in Part XXI of the constitution contain special provisions for twelve states viz., Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. Originally, the constitution did not make any special provisions for these states. They have been incorporated by the various subsequent amendments made in the context of reorganization of the states or conferment of statehood on the Union Territories. The intention behind adding special provisions to the constitution are following:
- To meet the aspirations of the people of backward regions of the states
- To protect the cultural and economic interests of the tribal people of the states
- To deal with the disturbed law and order condition in some parts of the states
- To protect the interests of the local people of the states. Hence Option 1, 2 and 4 is correct.
Option 3 is incorrect: To deal with border issues in NorthWestern India is not one of the reasons behind providing special provisions to these states. If we see the states that are provided for the special provisions under the part, only a part of Gujarat can be considered as part of North-Western India. But in Gujarat also the rationale behind providing such special provision is to ensure equitable development throughout the state, not to deal with border issue.
