Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions to some of the States of India made by the Constitution: (i) Article 371C provides for the special provisions for the State of Assam…

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Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions to some of the States of India made by the Constitution: (i) Article 371C provides for the special provisions for the State of Assam, under which the President of India is empowered to provide for the creation of a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from Tribal Areas of the State and such other members as he/she may specify. (ii) Article 371C was added by the 22nd Amendment Act of 1969. (iii) Article 371D deals with special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh and Article 371E deals with the establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh. (iv) The 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act, made in 1973, inserted Articles 371D and 371E into the Constitution of India. Select the INCORRECT statement/statements using the codes given below.

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(i) and (iii) only

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Explanation: Per the official Series-A key the answer is (i) and (iii); (ii) and (iv) correctly identify the 22nd (1969) and 32nd (1973) Amendments.

Answer: C. (i) and (iii) only

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