- Article 371(2) of the Constitution contains special provisions with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. - Statement 1: Establishment of separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada, and the rest of Maharashtra or, Saurashtra, Kutch and the rest of Gujarat under Article 371. Article 371(2)(a) explicitly provides for the establishment of such development boards by order of the President. Thus, statement 1 is correct. - Statement 2: Equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over the said areas, subject to the requirements of the State as a whole. Article 371(2)(b) explicitly provides for equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over these areas. Thus, statement 2 is correct. - Both statements are factually correct provisions found in Article 371(2). - Now consider if Statement 2 explains Statement 1. Statement 1 is about establishing boards. Statement 2 is about allocating funds equitably. The boards are established for the purpose of ensuring, among other things, the equitable allocation of funds and promoting balanced development. So, Statement 2 describes one of the objectives or functions related to the special provisions, which the boards established under Statement 1 are meant to help achieve. Statement 2 doesn't explain why the boards are established (the underlying reason is regional imbalance), but rather what the boards or the overall special provision aims to achieve regarding resource allocation. Therefore, Statement 2 is not a direct explanation for the establishment of the boards in Statement 1. They are related provisions addressing the same goal of balanced regional development, but one does not logically explain the other's existence.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 371: Statement 1 : Establishment of separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada, and the rest of Maharashtra or, Saurashtra, Kutch and the rest of Gujarat under Article 371 Statement 2 : Equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over the said areas, subject to the requirements of the State as a whole.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles on Special Provisions for Certain States and Classes)
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Answer: B. Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct but State‐ ment 2 is not the correct explanation for statement 1
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