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Article 371A provides special provisions for which State?

  1. Nagaland
  2. Mizoram
  3. Sikkim
  4. Assam

Answer: Nagaland

Article 371A grants special provisions to Nagaland: (1) No Act of Parliament on Naga religious/social practices, customary law, civil/criminal justice involving customary law, or land ownership/transfer applies unless the Nagaland Legislative Assembly so decides. This protects Naga tribal identity and autonomy within the Indian Union.

Topic Special Provisions for States
Exam Relevance Federalism + tribal rights question for UPSC and SSC; tests knowledge of asymmetric federalism

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