GK Question

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Article 371J, providing special provisions for Hyderabad-Karnataka region of Karnataka, was inserted by a constitutional amendment that received ratification from State Legislatures.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 371J was proposed via Constitution (118th Amendment) Bill, 2012 for Hyderabad-Karnataka region. However, Bill lapsed; provisions implemented via Presidential Order under existing Article 371(1) (not constitutional amendment). Since Article 371(1) doesn't affect federal structure, State ratification not required. Illustrates flexibility in addressing regional imbalances: constitutional amendment vs executive order based on subject matter.

Topic Special Provisions - Article 371J (Karnataka)
Exam Relevance Constitutional amendment procedure nuance critical for UPSC Mains and Karnataka PSC exams
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