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WorksheetsSpecial Provisions Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
What was the primary purpose of Article 370 in relation to Jammu and Kashmir?
To grant J&K independence
To provide J&K a unique degree of autonomy within India
To merge J&K fully into the Indian Union
To allow J&K to join the United Nations
Which article allowed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature to define 'permanent residents'?
Article 370
Article 371
Article 35A
Article 32
When was Article 370 abrogated, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir?
August 15, 1947
January 26, 1950
August 5, 2019
October 31, 2019
Which of the following powers did the Indian Parliament originally have in J&K under Article 370?
Agriculture and education
Defence, foreign affairs, finance, and communications
Health and housing
Local governance and administration
What was a significant change in Jammu and Kashmir’s administrative status following the abrogation of Article 370?
It became a Union Territory
It gained complete independence
It merged with the state of Himachal Pradesh
It retained its special status
What is the primary role of subordinate courts in India?
To handle international cases
To serve as the initial level of judiciary for civil, criminal, and family disputes
To manage the country's finances
To oversee the legislative functions of the state
Which article of the Indian Constitution relates to the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the provision of free legal aid?
Article 21
Article 39A
Article 45
Article 368
What type of cases are handled by Permanent Lok Adalats?
Criminal offenses
Civil disputes only
Disputes related to public utility services
Family matters
According to the Family Courts Act, 1984, where is it mandatory to establish Family Courts?
In every state capital
In every city or town with a population over one million
In villages with a population over 5,000
Only in Union Territories
What is the function of Gram Panchayat in India’s Panchayati Raj system?
To serve as the executive committee of the Gram Sabha
To oversee only financial disputes in rural areas
To act as a judicial body for district-level cases
To supervise central government programs in cities
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
