Which region of the country conferred special status under Article 371-J of the Constitution of India?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Hyderabad and Karnataka. Articles 371(A-J) were incorporated through amendments under Article 368, which lays down the power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor. Article 371J grants special status to six backward districts of Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The President gives special responsibilities to the Governor of Karnataka to create a separate board to develop the Hyderabad-Karnataka regions. Every year, a report regarding the working of this board will be presented before the State Legislative Assembly. Equitable funds must be allotted for developing these regions. There will be reservation of seats for the education and vocational training of the students from this region besides reservation in the jobs with the state government for persons hailing from this region. Hence, Option B is correct.

Which region of the country conferred special status under Article 371-J of the Constitution of India?

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