Question

Article 371A of the Indian Constitution is about which of the following?
1. Special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland
2. Power of the President to adapt laws
3. Power of Parliament to amend constitution and process for it
4. Temporary provision with respect to the state of Jammu and Kashmir

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland

The correct answer is Special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland

• In the Constitution of India States that have been provided special provisions under Article 371(A-J)
• Under Article 371 A Nagaland has been provided with some special status.
• Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
  • No act of Parliament would apply to the state of Nagaland in the matter relating to religious or social practices of Nagas.
  • The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland must pass a resolution for an act to be applicable to the state.

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Article 371B	Assam
Article 371C	Manipur
Article 371D & E	Andhra Pradesh
Article 371F	Sikkim
Article 371G	Mizoram
Article 371H	Arunachal Pradesh
Article 371I	Goa
Article 371J	6 backward districts of Hyderabad and Karnataka region