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Topic Special provisions for states
Asked 3 times in CDS over 6 years (2018–2024), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2024)
Across exams
CDS · 3How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CDS2024
As per Article 371G of the Constitution of India, special provisions have been made with respect to the state of Mizoram. Accordingly, no Act of Parliament shall apply on certain matters unless the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram so decides by a resolution. Which one of the following matters is not covered under this Article ?
- A Religious or social practices of the Mizos
- B Mizo customary law and procedure
- C Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law
- D Ownership and transfer of natural resources ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
CDS2018
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam?
- A Article 371A
- B Article 371B ✓
- C Article 371C
- D Article 371D
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
CDS2018
Provisions of which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
- A Article 238
- B Article 370 ✓
- C Article 371
- D Article 371G
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
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