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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 द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

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

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?