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English

Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the ‘Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.

हिन्दी

पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राकृतिक गैस मंत्रालय के हाल के निदेशों को ‘नागाओं’ द्वारा उनके राज्य को मिली विशिष्ट स्थिति को रद्द करने के ख़तरे के रूप में देखा गया है। भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 371A के आलोक में इसकी विवेचना कीजिए।

#Minerals & Energy Resources #Federalism & Centre-State Relations #Special Provisions & Sixth Schedule

Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2013 (English and Hindi). Source

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Polity · Federal Structure

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

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Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the ‘Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.

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