GK Question

polity hard true_false

Under Articles 371C (Manipur) and 371G (Mizoram), the Governor has special responsibility to ensure proper functioning of Hill Areas Committee/Tribal Council, and can act in discretion in matters relating to tribal areas.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 371C (Manipur): Governor has special responsibility to ensure proper functioning of Hill Areas Committee; may act in discretion. Article 371G (Mizoram): Similar protection for tribal customary law, land, social practices. Governor's discretionary power balances State executive authority with tribal autonomy; subject to President's directions. Unique federal flexibility for tribal regions.

Topic Regional Provisions - Governor's Special Responsibility
Exam Relevance Gubernatorial discretion in tribal areas question for UPSC Mains and State PSC exams