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Article 370 and Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Article 370 granted autonomous status to J&K, limiting Parliament’s legislative powers over the state. In August 2019, the central government abrogated 370’s core provisions and bifurcated the state into two union territories—J&K (with a legislature) and Ladakh (without a legislature). The move redefined the region’s relationship with the Union, extending all central laws to J&K. Supporters see it as integrating J&K fully for uniform development, while critics argue it undermined federal and democratic norms. The Supreme Court is examining legal challenges. This step highlights the Constitution’s flexibility yet raises debates on governance models for sensitive, conflict-prone regions.

Practice Questions

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?