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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

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?