The correct answer is Option3 - Article 371F
The article of the Indian Constitution related to the Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim is Article 371F.
Sikkim was a Himalayan kingdom until 1975 when it became the 22nd state of India. The merger of Sikkim with India was facilitated by a referendum held in the state, and special provisions were included in the Constitution to address the unique circumstances and concerns of the people of Sikkim.
Article 371F ensures the protection of the existing laws in Sikkim at the time of its merger with India. It states that all laws in force immediately before the appointed day (the day of Sikkim's merger with India) shall continue to be in force until altered, repealed, or amended by a competent legislature or other competent authority.
Article 371F provides for the continuation of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly with its existing powers and functions. It specifies that the composition and powers of the Legislative Assembly, as well as the powers of the Governor of Sikkim, shall be as provided under the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, which made special provisions for Sikkim's representation in the Indian Parliament and its governance as a state. |
