Which region of the country conferred special status under Article 371-J of the constitution of India ?

Nagaland
Hyderabad and Karnataka
Maharashtra and Gujarat
Ladakh

Indian Polity

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Answer:

Option B: Hyderabad and Karnataka

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hyderabad and Karnataka”.

The Hyderabad-Karnataka region of India was given special status under Article 371-J of the Constitution of India. This includes the six backward districts of Northern Karnataka: Gulbarga, Bidar, Raichur, Koppal, Yadgir, and Bellary.