Question

Under Article 371A, special status was according to 
1. Telangana
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Nagaland
4. Manipur

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Nagaland

The Correct Answer is Nagaland.

• Article 371 (a) makes special provisions for the state of Nagaland. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
• It takes care of the tribal interests, religious and social customs, and traditions of Nagaland.
• Article 371A of the Constitution mainly states that no act of Parliament would apply to the state of Nagaland in a matter relating to religious or social practices of Nagas, Naga customary law, and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
• The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland must pass a resolution for an act to apply to the state.
• The governor is given special responsibilities for law and order in the state as well.

• States that have special provisions under Article 371(A-J):

• Article 371	Maharashtra and Gujarat. Governors of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are given special responsibilities to set up development boards in regions such as Vidarbha, Marathwada, Kutchh, etc.
  Article 371B	Assam. According to the special provision under Article 371B, the president may provide for the Constitution and functions of a committee of Legislative Assembly of the state consisting of members elected from the tribal areas of Assam.
  Article 371C	Manipur. The special provision under Article 371C in the case of Manipur is similar to 371B for Assam.
  Article 371D & E	Andhra Pradesh. Article 371D, which was added to the Constitution in 1974, provides equitable opportunities and facilities for the people of the state and safeguards their rights in matters of employment and education.
  Article 371F	Sikkim. Article 371F was incorporated into the Constitution in 1975. It states that the Legislative Assembly shall consist of not less than 30 members.
  Article 371G	Mizoram. The Legislative Assembly of the state of Mizoram must consist of not less than 40 members.
  Article 371H	Arunachal Pradesh. The Legislative Assembly of the state of Arunachal Pradesh must consist of not less than 30 members.
  Article 371I	Goa. The Legislative Assembly of the state of Goa must consist of not less than 30 members.
  Article 371J	grants special status to six backward districts of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.