Q1. Which article provides that Parliament laws related to Naga customs and land ownership will not apply to Nagaland unless approved by the State Assembly?
- Article 371
- Article 371-A
- Article 371-C
- Article 371-F
Correct Option: 2. Article 371-A.
Explanation: Article 371-A grants Nagaland the power to exempt Parliamentary laws in areas such as Naga customs, laws, and land ownership unless approved by its Legislative Assembly, thus protecting Naga tribal identity.
Q2. Who has the final say on law and order in Nagaland under Article 371-A, while internal disturbances continue?
- Chief Minister
- State Legislature
- Governor
- President
Correct Option: 3. Governor.
Explanation: The Governor of Nagaland exercises his individual judgment regarding law and order in the state during periods of internal disturbance, as per Article 371-A.
Q3. Article 371-D, applicable to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, deals primarily with:
- Equitable public employment and education opportunities
- Establishment of autonomous councils
- Preservation of tribal customs
- Land acquisition reforms
Correct Option: 1. Equitable public employment and education opportunities.
Explanation: Article 371-D empowers the President to ensure fair representation in employment and education across different regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through local cadre systems.
Q4. Which state has a special provision under Article 371-F to protect the interests of different population sections after its full statehood in 1975?
- Mizoram
- Sikkim
- Goa
- Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Option: 2. Sikkim.
Explanation: Article 371-F was inserted by the 36th Constitutional Amendment to incorporate Sikkim as a full state and protect various population sections through reserved Assembly seats and special governance provisions.
Q5. Which article mandates that the Mizoram State Assembly must approve any Parliament law on Mizo customs before implementation?
- Article 371-F
- Article 371-I
- Article 371-H
- Article 371-G
Correct Option: 4. Article 371-G.
Explanation: Article 371-G provides that laws of Parliament will not apply to Mizoram in matters like religion, customs, and land unless approved by the Mizoram Legislative Assembly.