GK Question

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Article 371F, inserted by the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975, provides special provisions for Sikkim including protection of existing laws, land ownership rights, and representation in Parliament. How many seats does Sikkim have in Lok Sabha?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Answer: 1

Article 371F (Sikkim): Special provisions on merger: (a) Protection of existing laws, (b) Land ownership rights for Sikkimese, (c) Reservation in government jobs/education, (d) 1 Lok Sabha seat, (e) 1 Rajya Sabha seat. Balances integration with Union while protecting Sikkim's unique identity, culture, and demographic concerns.

Topic Regional Provisions - Sikkim's Special Status
Exam Relevance State integration provision question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL