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Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Special provision in the Constitution of India) A. Article 371 B. Article 371-A C. Article 371-B D. Article 371-I List-II (State) 1. Nagaland 2. Gujarat 3. Assam 4. Goa Code :
Explanation
Part XXI of the Indian Constitution contains special provisions for several states under Articles 371 to 371-J. Article 371 provides special provisions for the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, specifically empowering the President to establish separate development boards for regions like Saurashtra and Kutch [4]. Article 371-A, inserted by the 13th Amendment Act, provides special status to Nagaland, protecting Naga customary laws and land rights [4]. Article 371-B contains special provisions for the state of Assam, allowing for the creation of a committee of the Legislative Assembly consisting of members from tribal areas [5]. Article 371-I relates to the state of Goa, stipulating that its Legislative Assembly must consist of at least 30 members [2]. Therefore, the correct matching is A-2, B-1, C-3, and D-4, which corresponds to option 3.
Sources
- [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 77: Special Provisions for Some States > Special Provisions for Some States > p. 560
- [4] https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/Part21.pdf
- [2] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 10: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > Federalism > p. 233
- [5] https://necouncil.gov.in/northeastindia/constitutional-provisions
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Match List-I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List-II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
((Articles of the Constitution of India) | (Provision)
A. Article 14 | 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.
B. Article 15 | 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India.
C. Article 16 | 3. ‘Untouchability’ is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
D. Article 17 | 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.
Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
(Article of Indian Constitution) | (Provisions)
A. Article 16(2) | 1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
B. Article 29(2) | 2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste
C. Article 30(1) | 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
D. Article 31(1) | 4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.