NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 2: Federalism

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Besides the North East, which other States have special provisions under Article 371?

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Verified 1 Aug 2026.

Options

ATamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Kerala.
BPunjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Kerala.
CBihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana.
DHimachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Telangana.

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Solution

The correct option is Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Telangana.

Explanation

Part XXI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 371 to 371-J) contains "Special Provisions" for certain states. These provisions were incorporated to meet the aspirations of people in backward regions, protect the cultural and economic interests of tribal people, or deal with disturbed law and order conditions.

Statement-wise Analysis

The specific Articles and the states they cover are as follows:

Article 371: Maharashtra and Gujarat (Special responsibilities of the Governor for Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, and Kutch).
Article 371-D & 371-E: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Equitable opportunities in public employment and education).
Article 371-F: Sikkim (provisions regarding the Legislative Assembly and administration).
Article 371-I: Goa (State Legislative Assembly to consist of not less than 30 members).
Article 371-J: Karnataka (Special provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region).

Analysis of Options:

Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Telangana.: Contains Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Sikkim, and Telangana, all of which have special provisions under the Article 371 series. (Note: While Himachal Pradesh is listed in this option, it does not have a specific provision under Articles 371-371J; it is classified as a Special Category State for financial purposes. However, this is the only option containing the correct cluster of Article 371 states).
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Kerala.: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Kerala do not have special provisions under Article 371.
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Kerala.: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal do not have special provisions.
Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana.: Bihar, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh do not have special provisions.

Note on North East: The other states with special provisions are the North Eastern states: Nagaland (371-A), Assam (371-B), Manipur (371-C), Mizoram (371-G), and Arunachal Pradesh (371-H).

Key Takeaway:

Outside the North Eastern states, the Constitution provides special provisions under Articles 371 to 371-J for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Goa, and Karnataka.

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The correct option is Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Telangana.

Explanation

Statement-wise Analysis

The specific Articles and the states they cover are as follows:

Article 371: Maharashtra and Gujarat (Special responsibilities of the Governor for Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra, and Kutch).
Article 371-D & 371-E: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Equitable opportunities in public employment and education).
Article 371-F: Sikkim (provisions regarding the Legislative Assembly and administration).
Article 371-I: Goa (State Legislative Assembly to consist of not less than 30 members).
Article 371-J: Karnataka (Special provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region).

Analysis of Options:

Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Telangana.: Contains Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Sikkim, and Telangana, all of which have special provisions under the Article 371 series. (Note: While Himachal Pradesh is listed in this option, it does not have a specific provision under Articles 371-371J; it is classified as a Special Category State for financial purposes. However, this is the only option containing the correct cluster of Article 371 states).
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Kerala.: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Kerala do not have special provisions under Article 371.
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Kerala.: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal do not have special provisions.
Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana.: Bihar, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh do not have special provisions.

Note on North East: The other states with special provisions are the North Eastern states: Nagaland (371-A), Assam (371-B), Manipur (371-C), Mizoram (371-G), and Arunachal Pradesh (371-H).

Key Takeaway:

Outside the North Eastern states, the Constitution provides special provisions under Articles 371 to 371-J for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Goa, and Karnataka.