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What special responsibility is assigned to the Governor of Sikkim under Article 371F(g) regarding peace and equitable arrangements for different sections of the population?
A. Direct command of the state police forces bypassing the Chief Minister
B. Special responsibility for peace and for the equitable arrangement for securing the advancement and welfare of different sections of the population✓ Correct Answer
C. Absolute veto power over all bills passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
D. Sole authority to allocate state financial budgets to district councils
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 371F(g) vests the Governor of Sikkim with a special responsibility for peace and for the equitable arrangement for securing the advancement and welfare of various sections of the population of Sikkim. In discharging this function, the Governor exercises individual judgment after consulting the Council of Ministers where required. This provision is designed to maintain communal harmony and balanced regional development across the state's diverse ethnic communities.
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