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Which specific Article was inserted into the Indian Constitution by the 36th Amendment Act to provide special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim?
A. Article 371E
B. Article 371F✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 371G
D. Article 371H
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 371F was incorporated into the Constitution of India via the Thirty Sixth Amendment Act of 1975, containing unique provisions tailored for Sikkim to protect its existing laws, ownership of land, and religious practices. Other articles in the same series cater to different states such as Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. The inclusion of this article ensured that the pre-existing laws of Sikkim continued to be in force until amended or repealed by a competent legislature.
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