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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

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

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

What is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

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