Special Provisions Quiz

What is the primary objective of the special provisions in Articles 371 to 371-J of the Indian Constitution?

• To promote uniform development across all states

• To recognize and support the unique cultural and economic interests of certain regions

• To replace state-level legislative assemblies with central control

• To prioritize urban development over rural development

Which Article provides for the creation of separate development boards in Maharashtra and Gujarat?

• Article 370

• Article 371

• Article 371A

• Article 371B

In which year was Article 371A, relating to Nagaland, added to the Indian Constitution?

• 1962

• 1969

• 1971

• 1973

Which Article allows the President to establish a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly consisting of members from hill areas?

• Article 371B

• Article 371C

• Article 371D

• Article 371E

Under Article 371D, which power does the President have in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

• To organize civil posts in local cadres for different parts of the state

• To appoint the state governor

• To dissolve the state legislative assembly

• To manage all land resources in the state

What is the primary role of the State Council of Ministers according to the Indian Constitution?

• To advise the Chief Minister

• To administer the State Legislature

• To aid and advise the Governor

• To enforce court decisions

According to Article 164, what is the maximum percentage of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly that can form the Council of Ministers?

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

• 20%

Who administers the oath of office and secrecy to the ministers in a State?

• The Chief Minister

• The President of India

• The Governor

• The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly

If a Minister is not a member of the State Legislature, within how many months must they become a member to remain in office?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

What happens when a No-Confidence Motion is passed against the State Council of Ministers in the Legislative Assembly?

• Only the Chief Minister resigns

• All ministers, including those in the State Legislative Council, must resign

• The Governor dismisses the ministers individually

• Only ministers in the Legislative Assembly resign