Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II (State) (Special provision in the Constitution of India) A. Article 371 1. Nagaland B. Article 371-A 2. Gujarat C. Article 371-B 3. Assam D. Article 371-I 4. Goa Code:

The correct option is 3 (A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4) . Key Points The question asks to match specific Articles of the Indian Constitution (found in Part XXI ) that provide "Special Provisions" to certain states. A. Article 371 → 2. Gujarat: This article provides special provisions for the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat . It allows the President to provide for the establishment of separate development boards for regions like Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, and Kutch. B. Article 371-A → 1. Nagaland: This was inserted by the 13th Amendment Act, 1962. It protects the religious or social practices of Nagas, Naga customary law and procedure, and ownership and transfer of land and its resources. C. Article 371-B → 3. Assam: This was inserted by the 22nd Amendment Act, 1969. It allows for the creation of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from tribal areas. D. Article 371-I → 4. Goa: (Note: The image displays "371-1", which is a common typographical error for "371-I" in competitive exam papers) . This article contains special provisions regarding the Legislative Assembly of Goa, requiring it to consist of not less than 30 members.