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Article 371J, inserted by the 118th Constitutional Amendment (though not enacted), was proposed to provide special provisions for the ______ region of Karnataka.

Coastal
North Karnataka
Hyderabad-Karnataka
Malnad

Answer: Hyderabad-Karnataka

Article 371J (proposed): Special provisions for Hyderabad-Karnataka region (6 districts) for: (a) Reservation in education/government jobs for locals, (b) Dedicated development board, (c) Financial allocation for backward region. Though 118th Amendment Bill lapsed, similar provisions implemented via Presidential Order under Article 371(1). Addresses regional imbalances within States.

Topic Regional Provisions - Article 371J

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Article 371J, inserted by the 118th Constitutional Amendment (though not enacted), was proposed to provide special provisions for the ______ region of Karnataka.