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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

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

What is the minimum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?