Question 4532

Article 371(B) contains special provision with respect to the State of :

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is - Option A Assam Key Points Article 371(B) This article contains special provisions specifically for the State of Assam . It was inserted into the Constitution of India by the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1969 . Under this provision, the President of India is empowered to provide for the constitution and functions of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly . This committee consists of members elected from the tribal areas of Assam specified in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The primary objective is to ensure the protection and development of the tribal regions within the state. Additional Information Special Provisions for Other States Article 371A : Special provisions for the State of Nagaland , protecting their religious/social practices and customary laws. Article 371C : Special provisions for the State of Manipur , involving the formation of a committee of members from the Hill Areas . Article 371D & 371E : Special provisions for the State of Andhra Pradesh (and subsequently Telangana) regarding equitable opportunities in public employment and education. Article 371F : Special provisions for the State of Sikkim , which were added after it became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union in 1975. Article 371G : Special provisions for the State of Mizoram . Article 371H : Special provisions for the State of Arunachal Pradesh , giving the Governor special responsibility regarding law and order . Article 371I : Special provisions for the State of Goa . Article 371J : Special provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region of the State of Karnataka .