GK (Constitution of India)

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Trade Unions are listed under the Concurrent List, meaning both the Union and State governments can legislate on them.

The State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution originally contained 66 subjects.

Sikkim was made an associate state of India by the 35th Constitutional Amendment Act (1974) before becoming a full-fledged state in 1975.

The special status of Jammu and Kashmir allowed it to have its own separate Constitution, which was a unique feature among Indian states.

Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Parliament has the power to make laws regarding the conditions of service and tenure of the Election Commissioners.

Members of the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are elected for a term of 5 years, unless dissolved earlier.

Lotteries are a state subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, specifically Entry 40 of the State List.

The Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution originally contained 97 subjects. While some amendments have altered the numbering, 97 is the standard figure cited in constitutional studies.

Jyoti Basu served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for over 23 years, from 1977 to 2000. This tenure was the longest for any Chief Minister in India at the time of the question's context.

Insurance is a subject under the Union List, not the State List. Gambling and Agriculture are subjects under the State List.

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission. Article 356 relates to President's Rule, and Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir.

According to Article 219 of the Indian Constitution, every person appointed to be a Judge of a High Court shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Governor of the State.

The Guwahati High Court has jurisdiction over multiple states in Northeast India, including Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Delhi and Allahabad High Courts serve single states or territories.

According to the Constitution of India, the Chief Minister of a state is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly, not the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister, or Governor. Since the Legislative Assembly is not listed among choices A, B, or C, the correct option is None of these.

The Planning Commission was established by an executive resolution of the Government of India, making it an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body. It has since been replaced by NITI Aayog.

Under Article 164(5) of the Constitution, the salaries and allowances of Ministers in a state are determined by the State Legislature by law.

According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions is 21 years.

The Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) recommended a two-tier system of Panchayati Raj, which included the Mandal Panchayat at the block level.

Panchayati Raj institutions in India are largely dependent on government grants from the state and central governments for their financial requirements, as their own tax-raising powers are limited.

According to the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zones Act, 1976, the territorial waters of India extend up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.

In most states in India, the term of the Mayor of a Municipal Corporation is one year, although this can vary by state legislation.

Goa attained statehood on May 30, 1987. While the question mentions February 1987, it is the only option that fits the 1987 timeline for statehood attainment.

A Municipal Corporation is generally established in cities with a population of 10 lakhs or more, though this is subject to state-specific municipal acts.

Under Article 316 of the Indian Constitution, the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.