polity medium mcq

Article 371F provides special provisions for which State?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Mizoram
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Goa

Answer: Sikkim

Article 371F, added by the 36th Amendment Act, 1975, provides special provisions for Sikkim's integration into India. It protects Sikkim's existing laws, land ownership patterns, and reservation policies. It also allows the Parliament to determine the number of seats for Sikkim in Lok Sabha and State Assembly, ensuring representation while preserving local identity.

Topic Special Provisions for States
Exam Relevance Federal integration question for UPSC and SSC; tests asymmetric federalism provisions

More Polity Questions